Real Madrid have formally denied reports of a bid for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.

Real released a statement last night insisting the claims were wide of the mark.

The statement read:

"Following reports published in Italian newspaper La Stampa concerning an alleged offer from Real Madrid for the player Paul Pogba, the club wishes to state the following: Real Madrid have had no contact either with Juventus or the player's agent and, as a consequence, the reports published in this newspaper are completely false."