Juventus are ready to pay as much as £200 million to take Paul Pogba back to Italy, according to reports.

The Frenchman left Juve in the summer of 2016 to join Manchester United for a then world record fee of £89 million, however has endured a difficult two seasons at Old Trafford.

Pogba has struggled to find consistent form for United and has suffered a difficult relationship with manager Jose Mourinho, with the pair publicly falling out on numerous occasions.

The Portuguese manager has continued to question Pogba’s role at Old Trafford in recent weeks following an impressive World Cup campaign with France for the midfielder – with Mourinho insinuating Pogba gives less than his best for United.

And with their relationship continuing to falter, it is reported Juventus are ready to capitalise by offering a world record fee to bring him back to his former club.

The Daily Mail report The Serie A club have made initial contact with Pogba’s agent Mina Raiola over a potential summer deal, and could be willing to offer as much as £200 million for his services.

Juventus are preparing to sell a number of the club’s biggest stars, including both Gonzalo Higuain and Daniele Rugani – both of whom have been linked with a move to Chelsea – in order to finance a move for Pogba.