Premier League transfer news: Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, Willian
Juventus plan Pogba bid while Jose Mourinho challenges him to replicate his World Cup form at Manchester United

Premier League transfer news and rumours
Paul Pogba: Manchester United to Juventus
The Daily Express reports that Juventus want to bring Paul Pogba back to Italy from Manchester United.
Pogba played at the Serie A giants from 2012 until 2016 before rejoining United in a then-world-record deal worth £89.3m. Citing information from the Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, the Express says that Juve are planning to sell Bosnian midfielder Miralem Pjanic to fund a bid for Pogba.
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Pjanic has been linked with Chelsea, Barcelona and Manchester City in recent weeks.
Meanwhile United boss Jose Mourinho has challenged French star Pogba to replicate his World Cup form at Old Trafford. Mourinho told ESPN that the World Cup was perfectly suited to Pogba’s game and has urged the 25-year-old to now “give his best” in a United shirt.
“I don’t think it’s about us getting the best out of him, it’s about him giving the best he has to give,” said the United boss. “I think the World Cup is the perfect habitat for a player like him to give [their] best. Why? Because it’s closed for a month, where he can only think about football.”
Mourinho wants two more signings
In the same interview with ESPN Jose Mourinho has revealed that he wants to bring two more players to Old Trafford ahead of the 9 August transfer deadline. After signing Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant this summer, the United boss said: “One thing is what I would like. Another thing is what is going to happen. I would get two more players.” One of those players could be England defender Harry Maguire. However, his club Leicester City are “determined to fight off United’s interest”, The Daily Telegraph reports.
Martial can leave – for the right fee
Jose Mourinho says he would consider selling Anthony Martial if the bid is high enough. The French forward reportedly wants to leave Old Trafford and Mourinho would prefer to sell him to a club outside the Premier League. Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich are all interested. (The Guardian)
Willian: Chelsea to Barcelona
Spanish giants Barcelona have had a £65m bid rejected by Chelsea for playmaker Willian. However, the Blues would consider selling the Brazilian if Barca increase their bid to £70m. (Daily Mail)
Daniele Rugani: Juventus to Chelsea
Chelsea will have to stump up more cash of their own if they are to sign defender Daniele Rugani from Juventus. It’s reported that Juve have rejected Chelsea’s initial £36m offer for the 23-year-old and the Blues are planning to make an improved £45m bid. (Goal.com)
Blues draw up keeper shortlist to replace Courtois
Chelsea have drawn up a goalkeeper target list if Belgium star Thibaut Courtois leaves Stamford Bridge. Stoke City’s England goalkeeper Jack Butland and Leicester and Denmark No.1 Kasper Schmeichel are both believed to be on the Chelsea shortlist. (Sky Sports)
Spurs to sell Janssen and Llorente
Tottenham want to boost their transfer funds by £30m with the double sale of strikers Vincent Janssen and Fernando Llorente. (London Evening Standard)
Klopp plans Anfield clear-out
Up to ten players could leave Liverpool as boss Jurgen Klopp plans to raise £100m. Players reportedly set to leave Anfield include goalkeeper Loris Karius and strikers Danny Ings and Divock Origi. (Daily Mail)
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