Man Utd getting Pogba out of club 'is a priority' says expert
Manchester United star Paul Pogba has been tipped to leave Old Trafford by former club captain Rio Ferdinand because of the criticism the World Cup winner has had to endure while at the club.
Pogba's future at United has been uncertain since he hinted at wanting a "new challenge" last summer.
The 27-year-old has also had a difficult season after the recurrence of an ankle injury limited him to just eight appearances this campaign.
And while Ferdinand would like to see Pogba stay at the club, he fears the midfielder could leave because of the "undeserved" criticism directed at him since he returned to Old Trafford in 2016 from Juventus.
Speaking to FIVE’s YouTube channel, Ferdinand insisted that if he was in Pogba's position he would look to leave in the summer window.
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The Frenchman has been linked with several clubs, most notably, Real Madrid and Juventus.
However, Ferdinand admitted he would like to see a fit Pogba in a United kit next season playing alongside the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford.
"We need Paul Pogba fit, we need him in that team and to see what he’s like to see if the relationship can be built with the players, and the players Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] is acquiring now," Ferdinand added.
"It’s up to Paul Pogba, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and the powers that be at the club, whether Paul Pogba stays at the football club then we see.
"Look I want him to stay, I’m a Manchester United fan I want to see him wearing the red shirt so we can compete for the league and other things."