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Scholes claims- ‘Pogba not worth £86m’

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Legend slams United’s transfer plans

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has claimed that club transfer target, Paul Pogba, is not worth the £86million United have bid for him.

Their initial bid at that price was rejected by the Italian champions earlier this week.

United have reportedly been told by the Italian champions that a transfer fee in excess of £100m for the France midfielder would be accepted.

Scholes, who departed United in 2013, saw Pogba’s potential as a teenager at the club but believes the 23-year-old is not worth a world-record fee.

“He was a very talented young player, I played with him and I knew how good he was,” said Scholes, who is playing in a futsal tournament in India.

“I just don’t think he is worth £86m. For that sort of money, you want someone who is going to score 50 goals a season like Ronaldo or Messi. Pogba is nowhere near there yet.”

Scholes also praised Manchester City’s capture of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan for a reported fee worth around £20m.

“I think Gundogan is a really impressive player,” Scholes said. “I’ve seen a lot of him at Borussia Dortmund.

“If he can stay fit, I think he can be a fantastic player. I also think he is great value for the money Manchester City paid for him. I think he is a bargain.”

Pogba is currently on holiday and will not return to Turin until August 6.

 

By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10

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