Paul Pogba’s hopes of joining Paris Saint-Germain from Manchester United were almost certainly dashed by Lionel Messi’s arrival in the French capital.
The £89million midfielder looks set to stay at Old Trafford and leave as a free agent for the second time when his contract runs out in June.
The Frenchman’s agent, Mino Raiola, held talks with PSG who were weighing up a £40m bid this month. However, the unexpected opportunity to sign Messi from Barcelona means even PSG’s super-rich Qatari owners would struggle to complete both deals.
Paul Pogba (pictured) is now very likely to stay at Manchester United this summer
The French giants have completed a hugely expensive move for Barcelona icon Lionel Messi on a £1million-a-week contract, the finances of which jeopardise a move for Pogba
Messi will be paid a staggering £35m a year in Paris, while Pogba is seeking an increase on his £290,000 weekly wage at United.