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"Operation Pogba"
Real Madrid has decided to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, reports Marca (via the Daily Mail). Real has launched Operation Pogba and will seek to put pressure on French agent Mino Raiola, who will try to bring the World Cup winner back to Bernabeu this summer.
Paul Pogba has been badociated with a move to Real MadridGetty Images
Paper Round view: You know that the name is serious, but that only adds shine to a story that is pure speculation. With two games against Barcelona to come, Pogba will certainly be in the limelight, but it is difficult to see him leave Old Trafford anytime soon, as José Mourinho is gone. But if United fails to qualify for the Champions League, then who knows …
Video – Euro Papers: Liverpool wants to ruin United's bid for the "next Pogba"
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Risk confirmed this week?
Real Madrid should bring a new approach to Eden Hazard this week, reports the Telegraph. The move for the Chelsea striker would be close, although the latest charges are still disputed. Chelsea wants £ 100m for the Belgian, who still has a year's contract, while Real wants to pay £ 85m.
Video – Euro Papers: Real Madrid and Hazard "close" to the final agreement
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Paper Round view: It's a case of when, not if, it seems, but price discussions could mean that it will last even longer. The two clubs could reach a compromise, but it would not be a surprise to see Real climb the £ 100 million in the end.
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Chelsea wants Kovacic constantly
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri has confirmed he wants to make Mateo Kovacic's loan agreement permanent this summer, says the London Evening Standard. The midfielder has been playing regularly for the Blues club since he has taken out a loan of the season with Real Madrid, but the decision will only be made if FIFA cancels or delays the ban on transfer of two windows of Chelsea.
Paper Round view: It's a big if, considering the possible ban of Chelsea, but everything will become clearer this Thursday during their hearing. If the contract is revoked or delayed, could Kovacic become a decisive element in the risk agreement? We will have to wait and see.
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"It's just a stadium"
Kevin De Bruyne understated the suggestions made in Manchester City this week by visiting the new Tottenham stadium in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final, saying: "It's just a stadium. . "
"I do not care about the stadium. I care about the team we play. Everyone is talking about the stadium as if it was something special. Everyone has a stadium. Everyone has supporters. They will be ready for that.
General view inside the stadium, fireworks during the Opening Ceremony of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 3, 2019 in LondonGetty Images
Paper Round view: Well, he's right, sort of, but although De Bruyne says the visitors will not be disturbed, there's no doubt that the Spurs players will be encouraged by the fact that they are playing in a quarterfinal of the Champions League in their new country. With a few months to come in the Premier League, it will remind them perfectly why they must qualify for the first European competition next season.
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