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Man Utd draw up Paul Pogba plan as PSG transfer collapses with star impressing in training
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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will remain at the forefront of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plans, despite his refusal to commit his future to the club, according to reports. Pogba has entered the final 12 months of his current contract and has yet to agree on an extension.
Reports have linked the 28-year-old to a move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
But with the Ligue 1 giants set to announce the signing of Barcelona icon Lionel Messi, a move for Pogba may be off the cards for now.
The France international could become the latest top-class free agent PSG snap up next summer.
As it stands, he's nearing a second free transfer away from Old Trafford, but that hasn't changed Solskjaer's upcoming plans.
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According to the Daily Mirror, Solskjaer won't freeze Pogba out of his squad over his unwillingness to sign a new deal.
The Red Devils boss feels Pogba is committed to his team-mates and has been working hard in training ahead of the new season.
After returning to Carrington for pre-season last week, the midfield star featured in the second half of Saturday's 4-0 friendly win over Everton at Old Trafford.
He is now pencilled in for this weekend's Premier League opener against Leeds United at the Theatre of Dreams.
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The Mirror claims Solskjaer is happy with his squad heading into the 2021/22 campaign, with Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane expected to complete a move on Wednesday.
Varane is set to join on a deal worth up to £41million and bolsters Solskjaer's central defensive options.
Including Varane's addition, United's first-team squad comprises 34 players ahead of the weekend's curtain-raiser.
However, further departures in the form of both loan and permanent moves are expected before this month's transfer deadline.
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Pogba should play a significant role in United's season if he can stay fit, especially whilst Marcus Rashford recovers from shoulder surgery.
The dynamic Frenchman will likely mainly feature as part of a midfield pivot in Solskjaer's preferred 4-2-3-1 formation.
He should also play as the left-sided midfield in a midfield three at stages and on the left wing, where he impressed at times last season.