Manchester United's Paul Pogba given transfer ultimatum by Real Madrid?

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has reportedly been told that he must join Real Madrid this summer or risk missing out on a switch to the Spanish capital.

Pogba is one of a number of high-profile players to have been linked with the Bernabeu ahead of the transfer window as Zinedine Zidane looks to lead a major overhaul of his squad following a torrid campaign.

Pogba and Chelsea's Eden Hazard are understood to be Madrid's top two targets, although both are expected to cost more than £100m, with recent reports suggesting that United will demand up to £160m for Pogba.

The asking price could prove to be a sticking point in negotiations, but The Mirror claims that Zidane has nonetheless told Pogba's agent Mino Raiola that he needs his client this summer or not at all.

The 26-year-old has previously admitted that it would be a "dream" to play for Real Madrid and could attempt to push through a move following the ultimatum.

Madrid have been linked with a swap deal to lessen their financial outlay, although United are rumoured to want both Toni Kroos and Raphael Varane in exchange for Pogba.