Man United midfielder chooses Barcelona over PSG because of Xavi

Barcelona’s plans for the summer transfer window is a topic that is catching interest across the globe. The side that once dominated European football is now in its full-fledged rebuilding stage, and the world is curious to see the pieces assembled.

According to reports from El Nacional, one of the players scouted by Barcelona is Manchester United’s Paul Pogba. The French superstar is out of contract at Old Trafford in the summer and looks set to move on a free transfer to his next challenge.

Three sides are interested in making his signing a reality. Apart from the Catalans, PSG and Real Madrid are said to be the real contenders.

The biggest competitor to Barcelona is indeed Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s team who have the unparalleled financial muscle. As such, they will find it difficult to offer a proposal as lucrative as their French competitors, however, some factors give them the upper hand.

For starters, Joan Laporta’s fantastic relationship with the player’s agent Mino Raiola helps the Blaugranas case. Additionally, Pogba is said to be excited by the presence of Xavi on the Barcelona sidelines and feels his profile would be a better fit at Camp Nou.

Pogba has started seven games for the Red Devils in the Premier League this season, in which duration he has recorded a ridiculous seven assists. However, he picked up an injury early in November, which ruled him out for nearly four months.

It remains to be seen if Barcelona pursues his transfer as passionately as their competitors, for it goes unsaid that names like Erling Haaland are the top priority for Barcelona. Yet, the news that Pogba prefers working with Xavi over an economically superior offer will help the case of the club during negotiations.