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09.02.2022 - 21:42 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United have been advised how to deal with Paul Pogba and his ongoing contract dilemma.
Speculation over the World Cup winner, 28, and his Old Trafford future is at fever pitch as he enters the final few months of his agreement; with United facing up to the realistic prospect of losing Pogba on a free transfer for the second time.
Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has already claimed the Frenchman might use game-time as an opportunity to put himself in the shop window amid interest from Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Spanish giants Real Madrid.
However, as underlined by his goal and overall performance against Burnley last night - during the 1-1 draw at Turf Moor - an in-form Pogba 'has to play' if United are to achieve their top-four Premier League target.
Speaking to Paddy Power, former Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn said: "Paul Pogba divides opinion. When he's on top form he's a terrific player, but when that form drops you tend to question what he is doing. There are times his mannerisms don't help him and we never know he's angry or frustrated with himself or someone else.
"But I can't see how a fully fit, top form version of Paul Pogba doesn't fit into that Manchester United team. I don't believe he doesn't for a second. He is too good of a player to leave out, but he needs to be showing it on a weekly basis."
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Winterburn added: "What does Paul Pogba want to do in relation to staying or leaving Manchester United? That's the question we will be asking ourselves for the rest of the season.
"Wages wise there could be a lot more money for him elsewhere - and several clubs will be chasing his signature. There's a lot of questions to be
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