Juventus ‘confident of beating Real Madrid’ in the race for Paul Pogba as Serie A champions look to entice their former midfielder back to Turin Juventus are confident of beating Real Madrid in the race to sign Paul Pogba The Serie A champions are eager to re-sign the France midfielder this summer Manchester United could sell Pogba if a club nears their £150million valuationBy Jeorge Bird For Mailonline Published: 00:19 BST, 20 June 2019 | Updated: 00:20 BST, 20 June 2019 Viewcomments Juventus are growing increasingly confident that they can fend off competition from Real Madrid and bring Paul Pogba back to the club. Pogba has been heavily linked with a departure from Manchester United, and Juventus, who he played for between 2012 and 2016, is seen as a possible destination. As reported by The Mirror, Juventus are eager to sign Pogba this summer. Juventus are confident that they can beat Real Madrid to the signing of Paul Pogba Bringing in the midfielder would help to reduce Juventus' dependency on Cristiano Ronaldo, although United are unlikely to sell Pogba for much less than their £150million valuation. Pogba recently told reporters in Tokyo: 'After everything that happened this season, with my season being my best season as well... I think for me it could be a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else. 'I am thinking of this: to have a new challenge somewhere else.' In addition to Juventus, Real Madrid also want to sign Pogba as part of their summer overhaul. Pogba enjoyed much success during his initial spell at Juventus between 2012 and 2016 Last season Pogba scored 16 goals and provided eleven assists for United and was named in the PFA team of the year. However, he still endured some difficult moments, especially as United struggled towards the end of the campaign. United value France international Pogba, who is also wanted by Real Madrid, at £150million Pogba has two years remaining on his current contract at United, but it remains to be seen if he will stay at the club. During his spell at Juventus Pogba enjoyed much success as he won the Serie A title four times and the Coppa Italia twice. Despite indicating that he could leave, Pogba will receive a £3.78million loyalty bonus from United, with the pay-out due on July 1. Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility