Manchester United have been offered Marco Verratti plus cash for Paul Pogba this summer, according to The Sun.

What's the story, then?

The Sun report that have taken a chance and enquired about the availability of United's club-record signing, who is currently at the World Cup with his native France.

They also claim that Verratti was on the verge of signing a new contract worth £9m per year but the French champions are now willing to listen to offers - including cash only ones - for the Italian international.

They add that there is no indication as yet of whether United are willing to let Pogba leave this summer.

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This is the perfect solution for Mourinho

It is becoming increasingly clear that Mourinho thought he was getting a Michael Essien-style midfielder in Pogba, who lacks the positional discipline to play in a midfield duo, preferring to play further forward instead.

The issue is recouping the bumper transfer fee United paid for the French international and using it efficiently to sign a replacement, but that would be eradicated by a swap deal for Verratti.

If PSG are willing to give United some cash as well, then the deal would be even sweeter; allowing Pogba to return to France, ending his awkward marriage of convenience with Mourinho and procuring an elite replacement in one swoop.