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Real Madrid Reportedly Want to Sign Manchester United's Paul Pogba by July 1

Real Madrid reportedly want to complete the signing of Manchester United star Paul Pogba by July 1.

According to Marca's Hugo Cerezo, Pogba is now Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane's top target this summer and the manager wants to sign the midfielder before United begin their pre-season preparations at the start of next month.

Real don't start pre-season until a week after United on July 8, but securing the France international before then would allow him another week of rest.

It's said Los Blancos will have to spend a club-record fee to prise him away from Old Trafford, with his price tag set to exceed €150 million (£134 million).