Barcelona want to sign Paul Pogba, says Juventus' Pavel Nedved

ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop and Janusz Michallik discuss where Paul Pogba is most likely to end up this summer, with PSG and Real Madrid among the clubs reportedly pursuing the Juve star.

Barcelona are interested in signing midfielder Paul Pogba, according to Juventus director Pavel Nedved.

According to Nedved, the Spanish giants are keen to acquire the France international, who has been a big hit since arriving at Juve from Manchester United in 2012.

The 22-year-old, , is tied to the Turin giants until June 2019.

"We know that Barca and other big clubs want him," Nedved said in an interview with  newspaper. "But Pogba has a contract with us."

Barca cannot sign any players until 2016 after the Catalan club was regarding the signing of international players under the age of 18.

Pogba has been strongly with a move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer while former club United as well as neighbours Manchester City and Premier League leaders Chelsea are also to be interested in signing the midfielder.

The Frenchman played a major role in helping Juventus clinch their third successive last season, scoring seven goals and setting up seven more in 36 Serie A appearances for the .

Juve, who are still competing on three fronts this season, are currently without Pogba's services after he sustained a hamstring injury last month and was ruled out of action until May.

"We lose a lot without him," Nedved said. "He is a footballer with an enormous quality but we cannot cry about it. We have a great roster that can overcome his loss."

Juve are 14 points clear at the top of Serie A with 10 games remaining.

They are also in the semifinals of the Coppa Italia and through to the quarterfinals of the Champions League, where they will face Monaco.

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