Paul Pogba does NOT want to leave Man Utd says journalist
The Frenchman has been heavily linked with a move to the Catalan outfit in recent weeks as uncertainty surrounded his Old Trafford future.
Jose Mourinho handed Pogba the captaincy on Friday as Manchester United beat Leicester 2-1.
But Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu left the door open for a late transfer over the weekend, claiming anything could happen between now and the end of August.
However, fellow Barca official Ariedo Braida now appears to have closed the door on a move for Pogba this month.
I don't think we're going to move for Pogba, but he's a great player
Ariedo Braida
"I don't think we're going to move for Pogba, but he's a great player," he told Radio Sportiva.
Pogba's arrival the Nou Camp was always likely to depend on outgoings.
Midfielder Rafinha has been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp in recent weeks.
But it now appears the Spaniard will remain at the club beyond the summer after impressing Ernesto Valverde in pre-season.
Man Utd transfer news: Paul Pogba looks set to stay at the club (Image: Getty)
Man Utd transfer target Paul Pogba has attracted major interest in recent months (Image: Getty)
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"Rafinha, quite probably, will stay at Barcelona," Braida added.
"He's someone with a lot of quality, a player that can decide games with the way he handles the ball - he can go far.
"Last year, he came back from a bad injury, but when he recovered he did great things [on loan] at Inter.
"He's a player who has impressive technical skills and he suits Barca very well."