The TWO midfielders likely to replace Paul Pogba

Manchester United have already given up on keeping France international Paul Pogba at the club beyond this summer transfer window as he is already keen on joining Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid.

Efforts have been made by the Red Devils to convince the star player into making a decision to remain at the club but that is not working and the only option left for the Red Devils to make is to secure a replacement for the star player.

Out of other names that have been linked to the Old Trafford, Mundo Deportivo report the Red Devils are more interested in the signing of two Barcelona stars Ivan Rakitic and Philippe Coutinho.

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The report claims that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is confident that they can both help him rebuild his team with their level of experience and qualities.

More so, the Red Devils are parting ways with Ander Herrera on a free transfer as he refused to commit his future to the club which makes it another miss for Man United.

The Red Devils are encouraged by the fact that Ivan Rakitic has been told by Barcelona boss, Ernesto Valverde that he is free to leave the club this summer window while the Brazilian international is also being linked away from the club.