Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku are the best of mates – and the soon to be Manchester United team-mates – have a friendship that extends beyond the pitch.
Indeed, the two footballing stars have holidayed together in the USA for consecutive summers and undoubtedly have both discussed playing at the same club.
Now, that ‘dream’ is very close to becoming a reality after the Red Devils had a bid of £75m accepted by the Toffees. Last summer it was Pogba making the big move, now it’s role-reversal.
Here, we take a look at their friendship in closer detail and the links between the two 24-year-olds.
HOLIDAYING TOGETHER IN LA
This summer the pair have been holidaying once again in Los Angeles – enjoying some chilled time by the pool, on the basketball court, 5-a-side pitch and taking in the LA nightlife.
Both players have been active on social media, giving fans an insight into what they’ve been up to.
For instance (below), Pogba has been showing off some dance moves while Lukaku went in search of the famous Hollywood sign.
We’re all going on a summer holiday.
JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS
The players have been making the most their vacation time before they have to return to pre-season training and took in July 4th celebrations – America’s Independence Day – stateside.
Pogba, sporting a Kevin Durant NBA jersey, uploaded a video on Tuesday giving fans more than a glimpse of what their day was like with food, fitness and down time.
THEY HAVE THE SAME AGENT
Yeah, you guessed it – the famed Mino Raiola looks after both players’ dealings.
The Italian is known for getting the very best financial package for his clients and generally will deliver that at any cost.
It looks like he has brokered a top financial package for Lukaku at Old Trafford and got his striker the dream move to a big club that he desired. Indeed, the fact he did the same for Pogba at the very same club last summer, probably helped negotiations.
Set to be team-mates at club level.
MIAMI LAST YEAR
The duo’s solo basketball drills against each other were the talk of social media this time last summer, as was Pogba’s proposed to Manchester United from Juventus.
The Frenchman and Belgian both showed they have silky skills with a ball in their hand and it seems like a bit of Déjà vu as once again, one of them is closing in on a huge summer move.
Kings of the Court.