Manchester United’s $186 million secret accidentally exposed in WAG’s photo


MANCHESTER United’s pre-season team tactics have been leaked — by the wife of manager Jose Mourinho.
United flew out for their pre-season tour of China today so new boss Mourinho proudly posed for a picture in the club’s blazer.
Wife Matilde Mourinho then posted the snap on Twitter, but failed to spot it also showed her husband’s tactics board on the wall of his office, The Sun reports.
It clearly gives away his early thoughts on what players he favours and the position he is looking to play them in.
Cat’s out the bag.
Cat’s out the bag.Source:Twitter
Several reports claim it shows the name of Paul Pogba in midfield — even though United are still trying to clinch a $186 million (£105million) deal with Juventus.
Three midfield players have been inked in on the side of the board in shot, with Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini clearly identifiable.
But it is the other name that has caused confusion among United fans, with some claiming it is Juan Mata and others convinced it is Pogba.
The Mourinho family.
The Mourinho family.Source:Getty Images
If the France midfielder’s name is the one on the whiteboard, it would show Mourinho is totally convinced he will be getting his man this summer.
Mata’s name appears elsewhere, as the understudy for Wayne Rooney playing as a second striker behind either Marcus Rashford or Zlatan Ibrahimovic up front.
It looks bad news for defenders Daley Blind and Marcos Rojo who both appearing to be playing understudies to first-choices Chris Smalling and Luke Shaw.
Juventus has now accepted United’s bid for Pogba — making the French star the most expensive athlete in the world.
And after failing with an initial offer of $160m (£90m), the Premier League club have finally agreed to match the asking price of Juve to get their man.
The record transfer fee is the largest paid in sport, but is unlikely to challenge Miami Marlins baseballer Giancarlo Stanton’s insane 13-year $435m ($US325m) contract.
Respected French newspaper L’Equipe claims all that is left before the move is finalised is for Pogba to agree personal terms.
And the France star is expected to sign a five-year contract to move back to Old Trafford in a transfer that sees him surpass Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo as the most expensive footballer in the world.
The Sun understands Pogba has already informed the landlord of the house he rents in Turin that he will be leaving.
And United are now hopeful of wrapping up the sensational transfer by the end of the week to provide Mourinho with his number one target.

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