- anchester United opened discussions with Juventus over Paul Pogba
- France's Pogba, now 23, left United to join Juve on a free transfer in 2012
- After making just seven first-team appearances for United, he could return
- Juve have no intention of selling him for anything less than £82.8million
- Agent Mino Raiola keen to create a mini-monopoly at United this summer
- Raiola also represents targets Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Manchester United have opened discussions with Juventus over former player Paul Pogba, according to French publication, L'Equipe.
Pogba, now 23 years old, left United to join Juventus on a free transfer in 2012 after refusing the offer of a new contract from then-manager Sir Alex Ferguson because he had grown frustrated with a lack of first-team opportunities at Old Trafford.
But after making just seven first-team appearances for United, they are now said to be interested in seeing the France international midfielder back in a Red Devils shirt.
Paul Pogba (left) hits a shot past West Bromwich Albion's Nicky Shorey while playing for Manchester United
Raiola represents both 34-year-old Swede Ibrahimovic, who has been a revelation at Paris Saint-Germain for the past four seasons, and Borussia Dortmund's 27-year-old Armenian star, Mkhitaryan.
Interestingly, L'Equipe mention that Pogba has always intended to return to United as part of his career plan but the club's lack of involvement in the Champions League could affect his decision to move back to north-west England this summer.
Ed Woodward is due to meet with Juve chiefs next week for more discussions about a possible transfer and could even make the first offer for the player.
Pogba (left) beats defender team-mate Adil Rami (right) while running with the ball in training on Wednesday
Pogba, now 23, apologises to a team-mate while training with the France national team in Clairefontaine
Mourinho was reportedly keen on bringing Pogba to England while manager of the then-Premier League champions, Chelsea, last summer.
At the time of Pogba's departure from United, Ferguson said: 'It's disappointing. I don't think he showed us any respect at all, to be honest.'
Pogba then revealed to ESPN: 'He's a coach I respect a lot. But he's a human. I'm someone who says what he thinks. Whether it's Ferguson or [United States of America President, Barack] Obama, I'll tell him.
'Ferguson came to my place. We talked. It did make me think. He wanted to keep me, but I'd made my decision to leave.'
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