Paul Pogba misses flight to force Real move

Manchester United could lose Paul Pogba and sign Harry Maguire, whilst Lionel Messi faces a three-month ban. 

Pogba misses United flight 

Manchester United’s Paul Pogba missed the trip to Wales for their pre-season friendly with AC Milan, and the initial story was that the French international was out with a back spasm. However, the Daily Mail reports that Pogba surprised not just his team-mates but club officials by missing the flight to Wales, and it is an attempt to force his way out of the club and move to Real Madrid. 

Maguire to sign six-year deal 

One player who is yet to miss a flight for Manchester United is Leicester City defender Harry Maguire, who is set to join the Red Devils after a fee of around £80 million was agreed. Lewis Dunk is expected to replace him at the King Power Stadium, and the 26-year-old defender will be tied down to a six-year deal at Old Trafford, according to The Sun. 

Messi given three month ban 

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi will be taking an enforced ban from international football, reports The Mirror. The 32-year-old forward was censured for alleging that corruption was at the heart of Brazil’s Copa America success, and has been banned for three months. That will see him miss three fixtures for the national side.