Paul Pogba Transfer: Manchester United have claimed that Paul Pogba will remain at the Old Trafford and will decline offers for him.
Paul Pogba fueled his transfer speculations after his controversial statement earlier in the day. It caused a stir on social media, as fans thought that he is signalling towards a move away from the Old Trafford.
However, in recent advancements, according to a report by Manchester Evening News, Manchester United are certain to keep Pogba at the club for next season.
The 26-year-old player is a crucial asset to the club and probably the best player in midfield for the Red Devils, and considering Pogba has two years left in his contract, Manchester United can opt to keep him at the club for another season.
Additionally, exit of Juan Mata and Ander Herrera have left a huge void in midfield and Manchester United are not willing to degrade their squad further.
Considering, unavailability of suitable replacements for the French International does also make Manchester United possessive of Pogba.
On the other hand, Real Madrid are massively interested in hiring the services of the World Cup winning player. Zinedine Zidane has in fact listed his compatriot as his priority target this summer.
It is further reported that Los Blancos are ready to splash their banks to land him in the Spanish Capital ahead of next season, as Real Madrid are still willing to further complete their squad overhaul.
However, with Manchester United having two years left in the contract with Pogba and an option to increase it for another year, the Red Devils are in control of the situation.
How twitter reacted
#mufc’s handling of Pogba was even done commercially: £150m minimum asset, Adidas client, hashtag, emoji, all that guff. So they protect him without factoring in the football side, which is he destabilises the club, undermines two managers and affects dressing room harmony.
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) June 16, 2019
In fairness, fans partly dictated their thinking. Beggars belief it’s taken Pogba’s Tokyo comments to turn (most?) #mufc fans against him. He was offered to City last year and was looking to go before relegation to the Europa League.
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) June 16, 2019
Lingard, Rashford and Martial outside Pogba’s yard after hearing the news pic.twitter.com/9MMMhjsDPV
— Relax (@CleanTimeLines) June 16, 2019
Manchester United fans: Pogba, we sacked Mourinho for you. We need you now
Pogba: pic.twitter.com/EDBH8Ry4I7— Dave Kingston (@BlessJunior_1) June 16, 2019
Pogba – explaining why leaving United is the right decision at this current time. https://t.co/NQyovJIN0D
— 🇾🇪🇵🇹 (@MezzalaMindset) June 16, 2019
Manchester United fans: Pogba stay, you are a true red, help us return to champions league
Pogba: pic.twitter.com/EmnP77dB93— Dave Kingston (@BlessJunior_1) June 16, 2019
Paul Pogba is expected to stay at Man United. pic.twitter.com/bCrIQaj4fF
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 16, 2019
Reports United are adamant Pogba is staying despite him publicly wanting a move….How much further do the owners want us to sink? Small club mentality to force a player to stay who wants out. Like the deluded husband refusing a divorce when his wife's shagged half the village
— Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) June 16, 2019
What’s next?
Manchester United will soon take off for their pre-season campaign, once the squad returns from the summer break and national duties. The Red Devils will face Perth Glory in the first friendly during their tour.
