In order for Pogba's deal to happen, Manchester United execs have decided to sign his replacement in advance.

Paul Pogba seems determined to leave Manchester United, and despite the club's wishes to keep him around, they know that the Frenchman can still hand in a transfer request. In order to keep the situation from escalating, the Red Devils are now willing to search for Pogba's replacement before he decides if he wants to join either Juventus or Real Madrid.

According to a report by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Manchester United has named Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as their main priority to replace Pogba. The Serbian footballer would leave the white and blue side for no less than $100M, but the Red Devils would be willing to pay that amount.

Lazio's sports director Igli Tare has reportedly flown to Manchester to negotiate for the Serbian's transfer. Apparently, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has asked Manchester United's hierarchy to solve this situation as soon as possible.

Manchester United is not the only team interested in Milinkovic-Savic's services, as PSG had already made a $75M bid for the player. Unfortunately for Les Parisiens, Lazio was not willing to negotiate for such a fee, and the midfielder will be forced to wait for other negotiations to take place.

Yesterday, Pogba's agent Mino Raiola gave a transfer update regarding his client, where he admitted that everyone at Manchester knows about the French midfielder's desire to leave. The only thing to determine is his destination...