Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba may have asked Jack Grealish to join the Red Devils after Friday's match against Aston Villa at Old Trafford - with the caveat that he himself may be leaving the club. That was the suggestion of former England strikers and Match of the Day duo Gary Lineker and Ian Wright on Saturday.
Man Utd transfer news: Gary Lineker and Ian Wright joked about what Paul Pogba said to Jack Grealish (Image: GETTY/BBC)
Lineker said: "There he is saying to Jack 'come and join Man United next season. I might not be here'."
Arsenal legend Wright joined in, saying: "'I might not be here but come and join us'."
Grealish has been a target of United in recent windows and has been in fine form under Dean Smith this season.
Pogba, meanwhile, sees his contract at Old Trafford expire in the summer of 2022, with the 27-year-old repeatedly linked with a move away from the club for a second time.
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Man Utd transfer news: Paul Pogba is still Manchester United's record signing (Image: EXPRESS)
Wright was impressed with Pogba's performance on Friday and says he is starting to return to his best form after spending time out of the starting XI in recent months.
“Yes [he is back to his best] and you know, with all the stuff that’s happened with him he’s getting it right on the pitch,” Wright said.
“He’s put it all to the side and to be honest he’s putting in good performances. He was unlucky there [not to score against Villa] but I thought with his ability he should have scored.
“Great touch, great play, great awareness, great skill. He’s getting everyone playing and that’s what he does.