{"id":1105737,"date":"2019-09-10T16:39:46","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T15:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1105737"},"modified":"2019-09-10T16:39:46","modified_gmt":"2019-09-10T15:39:46","slug":"paul-pogba-contact-lionel-messi-man-utd","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/paul-pogba-contact-lionel-messi-man-utd\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul Pogba speaks with Lionel Messi, says Man Utd star’s brother amid Barcelona links"},"content":{"rendered":"

The brother of Paul Pogba has revealed that the Manchester United midfielder has spoken with Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mathias Pogba added fuel to speculation linking his sibling with a move away from Old Trafford by suggesting the mercurial midfielder has also held discussions with compatriot and Barca newcomer\u00a0Antoine Griezmann.<\/p>\n

Pogba’s Messi conversation: Five things to know…<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Pogba was linked with a move to Barcelona across the summer.<\/li>\n
  • In July, his brother revealed that he “prefers Spanish football”.<\/li>\n
  • Pogba has previously opened the door on a “new challenge” away from Old Trafford.<\/li>\n
  • Mathias Pogba also told AS in January that Pogba ‘likes tiki-taka’ and will join either Real or Barca if he leaves United.<\/li>\n
  • He has once again fanned the flames by suggesting the Man Utd creator remains in contact with a number of Barca stars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Pogba was consistently linked with a move to La Liga over the summer, with Barca and Real Madrid both credited with a strong interest.<\/p>\n

    Speculation initially gained momentum after the World Cup winner opened up about wanting to try a\u00a0“new challenge somewhere else”<\/a>, but the Frenchman failed to secure a move prior to the European window closing last week.<\/p>\n

    That, however, is unlikely to prevent rumours\u00a0festering throughout the campaign, particularly when his brother claims the 26-year-old is talking to a number of stars at the club he was linked with just a few weeks ago.<\/p>\n

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    \u2514? 2018-19
    \u2514? Premier League
    \u2514? Player stats
    \u2514? Most goals
    \u2514? Pogba
    \u2514? Most assists
    \u2514? Pogba
    \u2514\u26a0\ufe0f Are you sure you want to open all files of this type?     pic.twitter.com\/G8SD7dpjDw<\/a><\/p>\n

    — Squawka (@Squawka) June 16, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n