Real Madrid are convinced they'll sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba before the market shuts.

AS says the midfielder has made it clear that he would be keen to leave Old Trafford this summer, discussing the fact he wants a 'new challenge', and Real have a long-term interest in him.

And it's claimed that a move will happen due to United's interest in potential replacements.

Pogba is now keen to push through his move, according to the report, as he does not want the switch to be a saga like his move to United in 2016.

There are also concerns on his part because he is not the highest earner at United after Alexis Sanchez joined the club from Arsenal in January.

The France international also believes winning the Ballon d'Or would be difficult while playing for United.