Mino Raiola has defended the manner in which he goes about his business as one of the leading agents in world football, with the Italian pointing out he has "never sat with a gun on the table in negotiations."

Raiola, who has Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba and Erling Haaland on his books, has faced criticism for forcing the hand of reluctant sellers and providing unwelcome distractions for clients.

He has no issue with his methods though, and claims to have only ever acted in the best interests of those that trust him to manage their playing careers.

How does Raiola defend his methods?

Raiola told Sport1: "I'm ready to go to war for my players. I am ready to do anything, as I would for my sons.