Juventus are ready to make a January bid for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.

The Daily Express says Juve bosses are drawing up plans to end Pogba's Old Trafford misery when the transfer window opens in the New Year even though it is highly unlikely to succeed.

But they are confident of getting their man in June in the face of competition from Spanish giants Barcelona who are also interested.

Ironically Juve sporting director Fabio Paratici who was a target for United himself has been drawing up plans to get a deal over the line.

He is ready to give United the choice of either centre half Medhi Benatia, left wing back Alex Sandro or striker Mario Mandzukic.

Jose Mourinho was interested in all three players last summer and Paratici will tell them they can have any of them plus a substantial cash adjustment.