Laporta: Pogba this year

Joan Laporta has stated his intention to sign Juventus’ Paul Pogba this year, should he be elected Barcelona President.

The 53-year-old, attempting to regain the position he lost at the club in 2010, was denying suggestions that the Catalan giants would end their interest in the French midfielder following their acquisition of Arda Turan.

Laporta's comments are also contrary to reports last week that Barca had agreed to wait until next summer before bringing in the young midfielder.

“Arda’s signing is not incompatible with Pogba’s,” Laporta told reporters. “If we win the elections, we will try to bring Pogba here this year.

“The key to the signing of Pogba is his agent, Mino Raiola, and we have a good relationship with him. We are convinced it would be good for Pogba to play at Barca.”

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