Real Madrid pessimistic about chances to recruit Man Utd star Paul Pogba

Real Madrid is pessimistic about the landing of its target No. 1, Paul Pogba, for manager Zinedine Zidane.

The Spanish club knows that Pogba would like to join them after becoming dissatisfied with Old Trafford here in the United season, but he is aware that the club will not consider selling his flagship badet to less than 150. million pounds – a price that Madrid is not willing to pay.

Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola, is adept at imposing deals, but United insists so much on racking their heels that a solution is unlikely this summer.

Real Madrid believes its chances of recruiting Manchester United star Paul Pogba are slim

United refuses to sell Pogba for less than £ 150 million – a price Madrid does not want to pay

Real will continue to interest Chelsea's Eden Hazard to counter Barcelona's capture of Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who will qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Meanwhile, United told Rio Ferdinand that the role they see for him at Old Trafford is not that of "supreme transfer".

United wants to use the popularity of Ferdinand, his contacts and his knowledge of the club, but is determined to set up a structure where he does not depend on one person for the recruitment of candidates.

The club plans to nominate a technical director this summer to identify the transfer goals for seniors and youth and coordinate a common plan among all teams at the Carrington club.

But they will have to work closely with the team already created by Ed Woodward, including head of testing, Jim Lawlor, who was part of Sir Alex Ferguson's back-shop team at United summit.

The Spanish giants, however, will continue their pursuit of Chelsea striker Eden Hazard