That’s what Jose Mourinho is all about. He is already acting like has secured the transfer of Paul Pogba, according to reports from French media.
The Portuguese tactician looks quite confident that the Juventus midfielder will make his way to Old Trafford this summer, despite both clubs still to finalise any fruitful talk over the move.
Not only United, their arch rivals Chelsea also doing their best to secure the service of the Juventus star, especially after the appointment of Pogba’s former manager Antonio Conte.
La Liga giants Barcelona are also in the race for a long time.
23-year-old Pogba is regarded as one of the best midfielders in world football at the moment and has been linked with a host of top clubs in recent months.
However, recent speculation suggested United were the front-runners for his signature, with Mourinho also of that opinion, according to L’Equipe.
Meanwhile, Pogba could decide on his future when he returns from holiday in the US this week, and it’s believed United’s new boss is already planning for life with the Frenchman in his team.
Mourinho has already had a busy summer since taking over from Louis van Gaal, bringing in Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Eric Bailly so far.
Manchester United missed out on Renato Sanches after the youngster signed for Bayern Munich.
And it’s claimed Pogba is now viewed as the ideal alternative by new Old Trafford chief Jose Mourinho.
Now latest reports say, Manchester United target Paul Pogba is among 13 players left out of Juventus’ squad for their trip to Australia for the International Champions Cup.
France midfielder Pogba and Italy skipper Gianluigi Buffon have been given an extended break by the Serie A champions after representing their nations at Euro 2016.
But this could well be United’s chance to persuade the star attacker.