Manchester United clear to sign tug-of war youngster Paul Pogba

08 October 2009 02:38
Manchester United have been given FIFA clearance to sign Paul Pogba after a bitter tussle with Le Havre. [LNB]The furious French club claimed inducements had been offered to break a contract. But a judge, appointed by FIFA to decide the case, ruled that because of his age, Le Havre could not have reached an agreement for Pogba (right) to sign a professional contract.[LNB] The 16-year-old midfielder's case appeared to have similarities with the one that has seen Chelsea banned from signing players for the next two transfer windows.[LNB]Fiorentina's protests over United's alleged poaching of teenage defender Michele Fornasier have been quashed after FIFA gave the 16-year-old official clearance to play for their Under 18s at the weekend. [LNB]United want to sign Inter Milan's defender Maicon, according to the 28-year-old Brazilian's agent.[LNB] Ukraine v England live! Sign up to watch the match with MailOnlineFormer Manchester United chairman Martin Edwards reveals his debt fear for the club United linked with swoop for Inter's Brazilian defender MaiconThat's rich: £27m Keane ahead of Fergie and Owen's wealthier than GerrardMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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