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straight to your inboxManchester United fans have slammed Danny Murphy's suggestion that Paul Pogba will leave the club if Donny van de Beek joins this summer.Van de Beek is set to become United's first signing of the summer in the coming days but personal terms are yet to be agreed with a medical still requiring completion.Murphy believes his impending arrival could force Pogba out of the club, despite his agent Mino Raiola claiming the Frenchman is happy to stay at Old Trafford with talks over

straight to your inboxManchester United must be enjoying the silence around Paul Pogba this summer.For once, there is no speculation surrounding the Frenchman's future; no murmurs of a return to Juventus, or a mega-money move to Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, or Real Madrid.No, Pogba is staying put for now and he is primed for a big season at United.His agent, Mino Raiola, is often portrayed as a villainous figure trying to usher the midfielder out of the Old Trafford exit door.

straight to your inboxLionel Messi's tenuous links with Manchester United were inevitable as soon as he handed in his transfer request at Barcelona.United remain one of the most powerful clubs in world football and when the very best players become available it will naturally pique the interest of the Old Trafford high-ups.It almost goes without saying, but United are quite obviously admirers of Messi.

United midfielder had tested positive for coronavirus and that was later confirmed by boss Didier Deschamps at a press conference. Rennes midfield star Eduardo Camavinga is said to be his direct replacement in the squad.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United man Gary Pallister believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be eyeing an additional midfielder ahead of the new season.United are yet to secure any major new arrivals ahead of the start of the new Premier League season on September 12 but remain in the market for additions.Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho is a prime target, although the German side are standing firm on their stance he will not leave, resulting in other wide players being

straight to your inbox"I think for me it could be a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else. I am thinking of this: to have a new challenge somewhere else." Paul Pogba didn't shy away from his desire to leave Manchester United when he spoke so openly about his future at the end of last season.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Paul Pogba wouldn't be set for talks over a new contract at the club without being given assurances that new signings will arrive at Old Trafford.Pogba stated his desire for 'a new challenge' last summer but United remained adamant all along that he would not be leaving and stuck to their guns.Pogba missed the majority of United's 2019-20 campaign due to ankle problems as he underwent surgery in January and only featured in Ole Gunnar

straight to your inboxRaiola gives update on Paul Pogba's Manchester United futureMino Raiola has confirmed that his client Paul Pogba will remain at Old Trafford next season with talks set to begin over a new contract at Manchester United. “Pogba is a key player for Manchester United, they have an important project and he is 100 per cent included,” he told Sky Sport Italia."Manchester United will not accept any bid this summer to sell Pogba.

straight to your inboxManchester United are set to offer Paul Pogba a new three-year-contract - according to reports.Pogba has entered the final year of his current deal at Old Trafford though United have the option to extend it for a further season.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after building a strong partnership with Bruno Fernandes in midfield.The 27-year-old's contract is set to expire in June 2021, though United have the option to extend for an extra 12 months.But former United striker Saha, speaking exclusively to the Football Index Podcast, believes there are no immediate worries about Pogba leaving the club.

straight to your inboxManchester United Under-21s will play Salford City in the EFL Trophy after the two clubs were drawn in the same group for the 2020/21 season. The group stage tie will be full of storylines, with the Ammies part-owned by United's Class of 92 academy graduates Gary and Phil Neville, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and David Beckham.

straight to your inboxManchester United legend Paul Scholes said the team's entire back four was to blame for Sevilla's winning goal in the Europa League semi-final.

straight to your inbox Paul Scholes has insisted Manchester United don't have enough strength in depth to close the gap on Premier League champions Liverpool. United were knocked out of the Europa League at the semi-final stage on Sunday night after losing 2-1 to Sevilla.

straight to your inboxPaul Scholes believes Anthony Martial would be an even better player if Manchester United signed Harry Kane.The Frenchman has enjoyed his best goal-scoring season since arriving at Old Trafford after being utilised exclusively as a central striker by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season.Martial scored 23 goals in all competitions and was in particularly good form after the season restarted in June.Scholes previously doubted whether the 24-year-old had the desire to score goals

straight to your inbox Paul Scholes has urged Manchester United's board to spend the money required to bolster their attack this summer, insisting Jadon Sancho would have made a huge difference against Sevilla. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen for United to sign Sancho but Borussia Dortmund are adamant the player will not be leaving Westphalia this summer.Solskjaer waited until the 87th minute to make his first substitution against Sevilla as they surrendered an early lead to go out in Cologne.

straight to your inbox Paul Scholes defended David de Gea and insisted Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was right to select the Manchester United number one ahead of Sergio Romero against Sevilla. Romero played in every Europa League game this season up until the last four, just as he did in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

straight to your inboxManchester United's players were put through their paces on Saturday afternoon, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer oversaw one final training session before the Europa League semi-final against Sevilla. It took place at the RheinEnergieStadion, where the semi-final will be played on Sunday night.

straight to your inboxMatic and Lindelof back in?United have had to manage the conditioning of a handful of players and, contrary to what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said, they rested some of their regulars from the start against Copenhagen on Monday.