SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Pogba To Real 'Done Deal', Lukaku For Inter

NAIROBI, Kenya- Manchester United FC midfielder and World Cup winner, Paul Pogba's stay at Old Trafford could be nearing an end after reports on Wednesday suggested his transfer to Real Madrid was a 'done deal'.

The day's other big transfer gossip stories are also dominated by United, who finished sixth in last season's English Premier League to miss out on UEFA Champions League qualification.

Striker Romelu Lukaku has been linked with a move to Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan as incoming head coach Antonio Conte's first big signing whilst West Ham United FC star, Declan Rice has rubbished reports linking him to Old Trafford from the London club.

England World Cup hero and Leicester City FC defender, harry Maguire is also not letting reports of interest from the Manchester giants, United and champions City unsettle him as he prepares for UEFA Nations League duties with the Three Lions.

The Chelsea FC star Eden Hazard protracted exit from Stamford Bridge is also all but sealed with Real reported to have agreed a 115m pound transfer fee for the Belgium star.

In managerial gossip, La Liga champions FC Barcelona have ended talk of Ernesto Valverde's exit while Liverpool FC boss has trashed reports linking him to the vacant role at Serie A titleholders, Juventus FC.

Here SportPesa News a run down of the hottest transfer juice from Wednesday.

Pogba to Real Madrid 'done deal'

Real Madrid are determined to sign Manchester United star Pogba as they plot a rebuild following a dreadful La Liga campaign.

Los Blancos went into the season as reigning Champions League holders but, after Zinedine Zidane left, struggled.

Real Madrid were forced to sack both Julen Lopetegui and Santiago Solari before bringing Zidane back into the fray. READ MORE

Klopp rubbishes Liverpool to Juventus rumours

Jurgen Klopp has dismissed the prospect of ditching Liverpool for Juventus this summer.

The Serie A champions are searching for a new manager after the departure of Massimiliano Allegri.

And there has been talk in Italy that they see Klopp as an ideal candidate to lead their charge for European glory next season. READ MORE

Manager of Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp applauds the crowd after the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final second leg match between Porto and Liverpool at Estadio do Dragao on April 17, 2019 in Porto, Portugal.PHOTO/ GETTY IMAGES

Conte eyes Lukaku for Inter

Antonio Conte is edging closer to being named Inter Milan manager and wants to make Romelu Lukaku his first signing, sources have told ESPN FC.

The former Chelsea boss had wanted to sign Lukaku at Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2017, but saw the Belgium international join Manchester United before the Blues brought in Alvaro Morata. READ MORE

Maguire focused on England despite Man United, Man City rumours

Harry Maguire is ignoring interest from Manchester United and Manchester City "to focus on England and nothing else" ahead of the Nations League finals.

The Leicester City centre-back is considered a contender to replace City's title-winning captain Vincent Kompany, while United retain an interest which began last year under former manager Jose Mourinho. READ MORE

Valverde going nowhere- Barca president

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has told ESPN FC that Ernesto Valverde will remain as the club's manager next season despite reports he was set to be sacked on Tuesday.

Bartomeu explained that he "already said as much last weekend, after the Copa del Rey final" defeat to Valencia, when he said that Valverde would move into his third year with the Spanish champions after extending his contract in February. READ MORE

Bayern make unsettled Dybala bid

Bayern Munich have reportedly made the first move for Paulo Dybala, after launching an £80million bid for the services of the Juventus star.

Dybala is claimed to be unsettled in Turin and considering his options, as reports in Italy suggest Bayern have acted quickly to show their intent.

Italian publication Corriere dello Sport report that Bayern are 'really serious' in their move to secure Dybala's signature, and have gone straight in with the large bid. READ MORE

West Ham Star Rice plays down Man United move

Declan Rice has played down talk of a move away from West Ham amid interest from Manchester United.

The midfielder, who is preparing for the Nations League finals with England, has been linked with a move to Old Trafford as part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's summer shake up, but the 20-year-old insists he is not thinking of leaving the London Stadium. READ MORE

Real 'agree' 115m pound move for Hazard

Real Madrid are confident they have agreed a deal to buy Eden Hazard from Chelsea for up to £115million.

Negotiations over the past two weeks are understood to have reached a resolution. READ MORE

Chelsea's Eden Hazard during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on April 8, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES