Real Madrid are set to firm up their interest in Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko with a bid expected as soon as Manchester United confirm they have won the race to sign Paul Pogba.

Sissoko has emerged as a shock target for Real after playing a starring role for France at the European Championships, particularly in their semi-final victory over Germany and defeat to Portugal in the final.

Real believe they will be able to sign the 26-year-old, who has been infuriatingly inconsistent during his three-and-a-half years on Tyneside, for around £30m, a huge saving on the £100m Manchester United are set to splash out on Pogba.