Man Utd: Jeremy Cross says Pogba lacks 'discipline' to his play
Manchester United have reportedly changed their stance on selling Paul Pogba. Last month, the Red Devils exercised a clause in the Frenchman's contract to extend his stay at Old Trafford by a further 12 months.
Had they not done so, the midfielder would've been able to leave the Theatre of Dreams on a free transfer.
It's understood the Old Trafford brass are eager to retain Pogba's services, with a new contract in the pipeline.
According to The Athletic, however, the Premier League big boys have performed a U-turn on the World Cup winner's future at the club.
A United source is said to have told the outlet the club would be willing to take a financial hit on their record signing - who they spent £89million on in the summer of 2016 - by accepting a £40million offer for his services.
Paul Pogba's long-term future at Manchester United is up in the air (Image: GETTY)
Manchester United are reportedly willing to sell Paul Pogba for £40million (Image: GETTY)
Manchester United are reportedly willing to accept £40million for Paul Pogba's services
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The insider, however, claims Pogba doesn't have suitors at this moment in time.
“I think United would like to sell him and he’d like to go, but there isn’t a club there," the insider is said to have told The Athletic.
Pogba, 27, revealed his desire to leave United last summer, much to the frustration of the Old Trafford faithful.
Despite interest from Spanish champions Real Madrid and his former employers Juventus, a move away from Manchester didn't materialise for the France international.
Pogba drew the ire of United fans earlier this week by claiming playing his country is a "breath of fresh air."
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer discussed the comments with the midfielder upon his return from international duty, saying earlier this week: “I spoke to Paul today about it.
“Of course, he’s not happy when he’s not been playing and not playing really well. He’s not been happy with his [club performances].
"But Paul had a difficult season last season. Then he’s had COVID.
Paul Pogba recently claimed playing for France is a "breath of fresh air' (Image: GETTY)
"But three games for France have helped him get his fitness and rhythm. I spoke to him and he feels stronger for it.
"He plays in the same position for France as he does for us, so that scenario isn’t an issue.”
Pogba and his Manchester United team-mates will be back in action this evening, welcoming Premier League strugglers West Brom to Old Trafford.