Barcelona are serious about a Bosman move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.

Sport says Barca are in contact with agent Mino Raiola for the France international, who will be free to negotiate pre-contract terms with the Catalans from January 1.

Raiola has talked up a return to Juventus for Pogba, though Barca are now a serious alternative.

The midfielder, however, to make a move to Barca will require him accepting a major pay-cut to make the move.

Barca hope the opportunity to play at the Nou Camp will convince Pogba over any bigger contract offer.