Real Madrid are reportedly still chasing four midfielders before the window closes, and Zinedine Zidane has a clear favourite as to who he wants.
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The French coach is said to be desperate to bring Manchester United's Paul Pogba to the Santiago Bernabeu, but the English club's massive €200 million (R3.4 billion) asking price has made things very difficult.
Pogba did suggest that it might be time for a "new challenge" earlier in the window, but it now seems he will not push for an exit from Old Trafford before the European transfer deadline on 2 September.
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Ajax Amsterdam's Donny van de Beek and Tottenham Hotspur's Christian Eriksen have been identified as alternatives to Pogba, according to Marca. Zidane, however, does not seem to be keen on either, and is still holding out for his compatriot.
In addition, Mundo Deportivo has reported that Real are considering a late chase for Bruno Fernandes. The Sporting Lisbon midfielder, who scored 32 goals from midfield last season, was linked with a move to United all window, but the transfer never materialised.
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Time is running out with the European window closing on 2 September, but Los Blancos could still attempt to sign one of Van de Beek, Eriksen or Fernandes after growing frustrated with their pursuit of Pogba.
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