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  • Ex-Liverpool boss plays down Pogba’s impact against Leeds

    Ex-Liverpool boss plays down Pogba’s impact against Leeds

    Graeme Souness played down Paul Pogba’s impact in Manchester United’s 5-1 win against Leeds on Saturday, instead hailing Mason Greenwood as the “star of the show”.

    The Red Devils opened the new Premier League campaign with an impressive display at Old Trafford.

    But ex-Liverpool midfielder and manager Souness said the France star’s input was to be expected from someone the club paid a then-record transfer fee of €105 million (£89m) to sign in 2016.

    “For me, yesterday the star of the show was Greenwood. For a young boy, I thought he was sensational,” he said on Sky Sports .

    When fellow pundit Micah Richards laughed and pointed out that Pogba had four assists, Souness replied: “We expect that from a £100 million man.

  • I need some days to reflect – Paul Pogba

    I need some days to reflect – Paul Pogba

    Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba admits he needs time to “reflect”.

    Pogba was taken off in extra-time of the Europa League final defeat to Villarreal and so was not part of the failed shootout.

    He has since made a post to social media insisting as a “team” they will “look forward” together.

    Pogba stated: “I needed some days to reflect after the match.

    “Of course, very upset not to win the final but we’re a team that will look forward with our heads held high.

    “Thank you to all of the fans for the support. We will come back stronger.”

  • Super agent Raiola offer Paul Pogba to PSG

    Super agent Raiola offer Paul Pogba to PSG

    P aris Saint-Germain chief Leonardo is ready to open talks with Manchester United for Paul Pogba.

    About to enter the final year of his present deal, Pogba is prepared to leave United this summer after last night’s Europa League final defeat to Villarreal.

    Le Parisien says the midfielder’s agent Mino Raiola has offered Pogba to PSG every year for at least the past three seasons and now Leonardo is ready to bite.

    The Brazilian sees this summer as the best opportunity to bring Pogba back to France.

    And for his part, Pogba would be open to joining PSG, which would be willing to meet his personal demands and offer the France international the opportunity to challenge for the game’s biggest trophies.

  • I’ve taken Dembele under my wing -Paul Pogba

    I’ve taken Dembele under my wing -Paul Pogba

    Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was happy with France’s World Cup qualifying victory over Kazakhstan.

    Pogba was particularly pleased for Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele after his goal in the 2-0 win.

    He said, “The result is positive. We had to do the job and we did it. Against a team that has not let go. Frankly everyone would have thought they were going to let us score 5 goals, but they played well.

    “We managed to score two goals, and their goalkeeper had a great game afterwards. We are happy.

    “Synthetic? It is special. But I feel good, I came back from injury. I still played 60 minutes. We are happy.

    “Dembélé? It’s very good for him. We know what he can bring to the team. He can still progress, he knows it. I took him under my wing, I boost him. He always gives the maximum.”

  • Paul Scholes suggests ideal role for Pogba at Man Utd

    Paul Scholes suggests ideal role for Pogba at Man Utd

    Manchester United great Paul Scholes says Paul Pogba is worthy of a starting place in Ole Gunner Solskjaer’s XI.

    United secured a spot in the Europa League quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over AC Milan in the second leg of their last 16 tie on Thursday.

    Pogba scored the only goal of the game to hand United a 2-1 win on aggregate, with the midfielder coming off the bench to make his first appearance since suffering a muscle injury on February 6.

    Speaking on BT Sport, Scholes was asked if Pogba gets in United’s best XI when he is fit and replied: “Yes, of course he does, whether it’s in that left-side position tonight where he came in and did brilliantly well.

    “I think that position takes a little bit of defensive responsibility off him. It depends who is fit, I do like Rashford or Martial on that left hand side I must admit But he’s got every bit as much quality as them, probably more quality than them.

    “He obviously hasn’t got as much pace. I think with those two holding midfielder players, it gives them that license just to be a bit freer as well from that position. There’s no doubting the quality he has.

    “As long as he doesn’t have to think about having to defend, which he does get caught a little bit in that position, I think it could be a good position for him.

    “When he played for Juventus, that was his best position, either out on the left-hand side or on the right-hand side and we all know the football he produced in that team.”

  • Europa: Paul Pogba sends Man Utd into last eight

    Europa: Paul Pogba sends Man Utd into last eight

    Paul Pogba scored the winner on his Manchester United return as they edged past AC Milan at San Siro to reach the Europa League quarter-finals.

    The France midfielder settled the tie three minutes after his introduction as a half-time substitute with a composed finish from close range.

    The 28-year-old was making his first appearance in the competition this season, after coming back from a thigh injury which has kept him out since 6 February.

    Until his intervention, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side had rarely looked like breaking the deadlock against a well-organised Milan team who also appeared capable of adding to the late away goal that had swung the tie in their favour at Old Trafford.

    Rade Krunic, Alexis Saelemaekers and Theo Hernandez all threatened the visitors’ goal before the break.

    Zlatan Ibrahimovic was summoned from the bench to try and rescue the tie, but United goalkeeper Dean Henderson superbly saved to prevent the Swede from scoring with a back-post header.

    Henderson, who was excellent throughout, also brilliantly turned away an earlier effort from Saelemaekers.

    United join fellow English side Arsenal in the draw for the quarter and semi-finals on Friday.

  • ​Man Utd considering Real Madrid midfielder to replace Pogba

    ​Man Utd considering Real Madrid midfielder to replace Pogba

    Manchester United are assessing Real Madrid star Federico Valverde as a replacement for Paul Pogba.

    The Frenchman has made no secret of his desire to leave United at some point in the near future.

    His agent Mino Raiola has also been outspoken on the matter in recent months.

    And according to The Sun, United have a shortlist of midfielders to replace Pogba should he be sold in the summer.

    Uruguay international Valverde is one of the players on that list.

    If Real wanted Pogba, a deal would be even easier to do as an exchange would be possible.

  • Pogba must always play for Man Utd – Hargreaves

    Pogba must always play for Man Utd – Hargreaves

    Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves says Paul Pogba must play.

    Pogba started for victory at Sheffield United last night.

    “Paul Pogba – whether you love him or you don’t – he’s a fabulous player,” he told Premier League Productions. “You’ve got to get him on the pitch

    “I don’t care that Bruno is in there, he’s a fabulous player, but play them all together. Look at these guys, what they can do. Look what they can create. This is what you pay for from Pogba.

    “Paul and Bruno are on the same page, they barely have to look at each other, this is how good they are. Paul is the deeper one. Bruno likes to be a bit higher up the pitch. The front three are creating the space.

    “When you see it all together, you think ‘Jesus – these guys could destroy you.’

    “Paul knows where Bruno is. Bruno knows where Mason is and then Marcus can get in there. How good is that? Get the boys on the pitch and let them figure it out – they don’t have to make eye contact and they can create like that.

    “Over the course of 90 minutes, with Bruno, United are going to beat teams. Over the course of 38-game season, if those boys are trusted to play with that front three, forget top four – United might challenge for the league again.”

  • Difficult to see Pogba leave Man Utd in January – Raiola

    Difficult to see Pogba leave Man Utd in January – Raiola

    France midfielder Paul Pogba is likely to remain at Manchester United until next summer as it would be difficult to organise such a high-profile transfer in January, his agent said.

    Mino Raiola had said last week the 27-year-old was unhappy at United and needed to change teams “in the next transfer market” to reignite his career.

    However, Pogba has since pledged his commitment to United.

    I was talking about next summer,” Raiola was quoted as saying by Tuttosport on Monday.

    “When it comes to Pogba in England they are sensitive, perhaps too sensitive.

    “It’s very difficult to see big clubs making these kinds of transfers in January. We will see what happens next summer.”

    Pogba, who joined from Juventus for 89 million pounds ($118.59 million) in 2016, has featured in nine Premier League matches this season, starting only six.

    His contract runs out in June 2022.

  • EPL: Man Utd chiefs agree to sell Paul Pogba

    EPL: Man Utd chiefs agree to sell Paul Pogba

    Manchester United directors have agreed to sell Paul Pogba in January.

    The Sun says United had flat out refused to be bullied by agent Mino Raiola, who has been an irritant during Pogba’s second spell at the club.

    But now the Red Devils top brass are ready to accept defeat and let their £89million club-record signing go.

    They want their money back but may have to drop the asking price as low as £50m to find a buyer for the French World Cup winner.

    Pogba, 27, favours a return to Juventus. The Italian giants would welcome back their four-time Serie A winner — but it is whether they have the cash.

    United could have sold the midfielder to Real Madrid in the summer of 2019 but their £180m fee was never going to be met by the Spaniards and the chance was gone.