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Report: Manchester United Demanded Juventus' Miralem Pjanic in Paul Pogba Swap

Juventus reportedly made a last-minute attempt to re-sign former midfield talisman Paul Pogba from Manchester United in the summer, but the Red Devils were only willing to do a deal involving Miralem Pjanic.

The Mirror's Andrew Gilpin cited Sky Sports Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, who said United told the Bianconeri they wanted the Bosnia and Herzegovina international if they were to sell Pogba, but negotiations went quit.

Pogba has struggled to reach his top form under Jose Mourinho this season, and Gilpin provided quotes from Juve chief Massimiliano Allegri, who was quizzed on speculation linking Pogba with a return to Turin:

"Talking about Pogba is useless.