Report: Manchester United Will Demand Alex Sandro If Paul Pogba Joins Juventus

Manchester United reportedly want Alex Sandro included in any deal that takes Paul Pogba back to Juventus.

The French World Cup winner has suffered a disappointing spell at Old Trafford since leaving Turin and could return to the Serie A champions.

However, Juve would have to part with prized full-back Sandro if they can tempt United into doing business, according to Italian outlet TuttoJuve (h/t Dan Gibbs of the Daily Express).

Gibbs said the Red Devils have bid for Sandro previously and United boss Jose Mourinho is a fan of the player. 

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Sandro has often been linked with a transfer away from Juve, with a host of top sides said to have desired his services over the years.

United have suffered at full-back since manager Jose Mourinho arrived at the club two years ago, and the Portuguese requires further depth in wider areas.

Sandro has developed into one of the best left-backs in the world, but Luke Shaw's return to form could complicate United's desire to sign the Brazil international.

Shaw recently signed a new deal to remain in Manchester and is likely to continue as a starter if his performance levels are maintained.

Pogba left Juve two years ago to return to his former team for a world-record fee, but the midfielder could now do a dramatic U-turn.

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The player was a huge success in Italy, and he has suffered a strained relationship with Mourinho over the past 12 months.

United's form has crashed since pre-season, and the club are only eighth in the Premier League table.

Pogba's performances have come under consistent scrutiny, but the midfielder has arguably been Mourinho's best player this season.

The 25-year-old has scored five goals and provided four assists in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League this term from central midfield in a United side struggling to create and cause damage.

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Sandro is perfectly suited to the English game, but Mourinho's tactics do not allow the full-backs to attack with defensive freedom.

Steve Goodman of The Sun reported Manchester City have scouted the Juve talent, and he would be a much better fit for the Sky Blues' system under coach Pep Guardiola.

Shaw deserves an extended run in the United side this season, and after executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward handed the England international his new deal, it's unlikely the Red Devils supremo would sanction the signing of a new primary left-back.