Real Madrid have hatched a new plan to sign Paul Pogba – being patient.
Through the player himself and his outspoken agent Mino Raiola, Real have put pressure on Manchester United to sell their star midfielder.
But the Old Trafford club’s response has been to slap a huge £180million price tag on the French World Cup winner.
Real were initially thought to be desperate to complete the move before August 8 – deadline day in England.
That would have given United time to sign a replacement rather than shut up shop before the La Liga deadline on September 2.
But according to Madrid-based newspaper AS, Real no longer feel the need to rush and are willing to wait until late in the window.
Real are prepared to pay £130m for Pogba, significantly below United’s valuation.