Transfer round-up: Man United’s Pogba update, Liverpool’s bid for midfielder

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By Transfer Agent
Tuesday 26 July 2016, 09:11 UK

Paul Pogba’s world-record £100m transfer to Manchester United is being held up by a row over who pays the France international’s agent a £25m fee.

Liverpool could bring in more than £100m in transfer fees this summer, with Christian Benteke among the players expected to leave.

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City believe they would be Lionel Messi’s first choice if he left Barcelona.

Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund have both made offers to sign Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko this summer.

Brad Smith will fly home from the US to complete his move to Bournemouth after Liverpool have accepted a £6m bid for the defender.

Kostas Manolas will stay at Roma despite interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea, according to his manager Luciano Spalletti.

Mamadou Sakho faces an uncertain future at Liverpool after being sent home from their pre-season tour of America by manager Jurgen Klopp.