Barcelona Transfer News: Juventus Dismiss Latest Paul Pogba Rumours

Juventus remain adamant reported Barcelona transfer target Paul Pogba will not leave the club during the summer window, meeting persistent rumours linking the player with a move to Spain head-on.

The Catalans have been linked with a move for the young midfielder for some time now, and according to L'Equipe (h/t AFP's Tom Williams), the Blaugrana would be willing to loan Pogba back to Juventus to work around the transfer embargo they face this summer:

Juventus director Beppe Marotta told Sky Sport Italia (h/t Football Italia) a summer move is out of the question, however, saying:

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He is a player who had a positive transformation in a very short space of time. Juventus are accustomed to winning and to achieving their targets.

Pogba is not just a valuable asset for the club, but is also a player who we need to achieve these objectives.

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The transfer guru spoke to reporters to confirm the club is close to signing former Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, and his arrival has only helped spark rumours surrounding the future of Pogba.

The 22-year-old has developed into one of the best central midfielders in the world during his time with Juventus, and his excellent play has been noted.

Reporters continue to release stories linking the France international with just about every top club in Europe, and things have gotten so bad Real Madrid were even forced to release a statement denying the news, per Sky Sports (for FOX Soccer):

Blessed with an impressive physique, great athleticism and vision and technique that defies his age, Pogba has been one of Juventus' most consistent midfield performers. The Bianconeri use him alongside Arturo Vidal, giving Andrea Pirlo two physical bodyguards as he distributes play.

But Pogba does more than boss opponents around physically. He more than holds his own in the passing game and has a knack for scoring outrageous goals from distance.

The Bianconeri are understandably desperate to hold onto him for as long as possible, and Gianluca Di Marzio's David Amoyal believes he will stay for at least one more season:

So does Bleacher Report's Matteo Bonetti, while taking a look at some potential replacements:

An extended stay makes sense for both parties, as Pogba will be expected to lead France during Euro 2016 and might prefer to stay in a familiar environment, where he could prepare in peace.

Coupled with Barcelona's transfer ban, another season in Turin for Pogba might just be the perfect scenario. The Catalans can sign players and loan them back to their former club until the transfer embargo passes, but such a formula is incredibly complicated.

Players will probably prefer a straight sale, and if Pogba is open to joining Barcelona, there's no harm in waiting another season.

The youngster has proven his worth, and he'll have a chance to do so again when Juventus and Barcelona meet in the Champions League final on June 6, but Euro 2016 should be his grand audition to all interested clubs.

If he shines without the help of Vidal, Pirlo, Claudio Marchisio and Roberto Pereyra, there will be no more questions regarding his potential and standing as arguably the top young player on the planet.

Pogba won't be a straight replacement for Xavi, but he has the technical savvy to be a success in Barcelona's system based around possession and quick passing. Add in the threat of the long shot, and the Blaugrana would become an even more dangerous and versatile team with the Frenchman patrolling the centre of the pitch.

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