Man Utd: Solskjaer reveals Pogba's return can be ‘expected’
Manchester United keeping Paul Pogba will impact the club’s pursuit of Aston Villa star Jack Grealish, according to reports. Pogba has been widely tipped to leave Old Trafford in the summer transfer window with Real Madrid and Juventus both keen on securing the midfielder’s signature.
Manchester United have been planning for life without Pogba, who has refused to shut down speculation linking him with a summer move away from Old Trafford.
And the Red Devils have made Aston Villa playmaker Grealish their top transfer target for the summer having watched the 24-year-old shine in the Premier League this season.
However, in recent times, talk of Pogba staying has started to gather momentum.
The France international previously wanted out because he felt the club weren’t being ambitious enough in the transfer market.
But the signing of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon in January has cooled the 27-year-old’s frustrations at the club.
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And, now, The Athletic say Pogba staying at Old Trafford may end up impacting the club’s pursuit of Grealish.
The Villa star is primed to leave at the end of the season, particularly if his boyhood side succumb in the battle for relegation.
But United may not be his next destination after all.
The Red Devils have plenty of money in the bank but Grealish would become somewhat of a luxury purchase - particularly as the club have other fish to fry.
They’re big admirers of Jadon Sancho, who has been in electric form with Bundesliga titans Borussia Dortmund.
Man Utd star Paul Pogba has been linked with Real Madrid and Juventus transfers (Image: GETTY)
“I don't know if Fernandes and Pogba can play together,” said the Bulgarian.
“As a fan of Paul Pogba, I want him to stay at United.
“I think it would be best for him, but I am curious to see how he will link up with Fernandes.
“They're similar players, both intelligent enough to think three steps ahead when they're on the ball. Sometimes footballers are too similar to play together.
“But I hope that's not the case here because, with Fernandes and Pogba in the same midfield, United could be a very imaginative team that would surprise opponents next season or even sooner.”