Manchester United reveal plans for Paul Pogba return

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful Manchester United will negotiate a new contract with Paul Pogba.Pogba is one of eight players out of contract next year but United have the option of an extension to tie the midfielder to the club until 2022.United prevented Pogba from leaving last year after he declared his desire for a 'new challenge somewhere else' and a departure this year appears unlikely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola, outlined his intention to

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have hailed the influence of a positive atmosphere in the dressing room on their recent form.The Reds extended their unbeaten streak to 15 matches by defeating Bournemouth at the weekend to keep the pressure on Chelsea in the race to finish in the Premier League top four.Bruno Fernandes' form, the emergence of Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams as well as Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba returning from injury means fans are optimistic of their chances

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer oversaw a training session on Monday afternoon, after United's 5-2 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday. The Norwegian will be preparing United for their clash with Villa on Thursday and will hope to ensure there is no slip-up from his squad.Here are four things we spotted from the pictures of their latest session at the Aon Training Complex in Carrington...It is fairly obvious that United are on a winning run from the general mood of the training pictures.

straight to your inboxJadon Sancho has named Manchester United's Paul Pogba in his ideal starting XI, as he continues to be linked with a move to Old Trafford.Sancho is top of United 's transfer wishlist this summer, with the club hoping to do a deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign the exciting England international. United have improved in recent weeks, particularly due to the return of Pogba from injury and his link up with new signing Bruno Fernandes in midfield.

straight to your inboxManchester United great Rio Ferdinand has explained why Paul Pogba's performance level has improved due to the presence of Bruno Fernandes.Fernandes made the switch to the Reds in January from Sporting Lisbon but it's only now that the attacking midfielder and Pogba have had a run in the United side together due to the latter's injury issues.Ferdinand feels that Pogba's energy levels have increased dramatically since his return to the side and he has highlighted what

Paul Pogba's social media accounts, however, have been particularly interesting in recent weeks. The Manchester United midfielder has always been active on Instagram, but for weeks until his long-awaited return from injury, the club itself was conspicuous by its absence from his posts.

straight to your inboxManchester United star Bruno Fernandes has shared a brilliant post about Paul Pogba which highlights the hidden key role his team-mate provided in the win over Bournemouth.United cruised to a 5-2 victory on Saturday to make it 16 games unbeaten. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side sit in fifth and two points off of Chelsea following a Mason Greenwood brace and goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Fernandes.

Nemanja Matic in the team following his performance in the win against Sheffield United.Anthony Martial stole the headlines after becoming the first United player since Robin van Persie in 2013 to score a league hat trick.Solskjaer fielded both Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba from the start against the Blades with Matic operating as the anchor of the midfield.The 31-year-old impressed, continuing his recent form after returning to the starting XI.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt Paul Pogba 'controlled' Manchester United's routine 3-0 win over Sheffield United.Pogba, 27, was selected for his first start since September 30 and flourished again after his effective introduction at Tottenham last week.The stroll against Sheffield United marked the first time Pogba and Bruno Fernandes had lined up together for United in an exciting front six, with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial joined by Mason Greenwood up front.Pogba is poised to start again in

David de Gea Had next to nothing to do but was noticeably louder than at Tottenham. Kept his sixth clean sheet in the last eight.

Pogba impressed as a second-half substitute against Tottenham last Friday, winning the penalty that Bruno Fernandes dispatched to win a point for United. As a result of his impressive cameo, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to partner him with Fernandes in the middle of United’s midfield for Wednesday’s game.

United's team to face the Blades at Old Trafford includes both Pogba and Bruno Fernandes - the first time the pair have started together since the Portuguese arrived in January.Pogba has battled persistent ankle issues for much of the season, for which he needed surgery in the spring, and his last United start came on September 30th.But Solskjaer told Sky Sports before the Sheffield United game that he had no qualms throwing Pogba in from the start, especially after the Frenchman made a telling

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made three changes to his United side from the one that faced Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night, with Pogba, Nemanja Matic and Mason Greenwood coming in. Daniel James, Fred and Scott McTominay drop to the bench.United drew 1-1 with Tottenham on their return to action last Friday night, with Fernandes scoring from the penalty spot after Pogba was fouled.

United have pulled out all the stops with 40,000 fans represented on a mosaic inside the stadium as well as a number of banners placed across seats. On the pitch Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will be attempting to make it 13 games unbeaten and build on the 1-1 draw at Tottenham on Friday night in the club's first game back since the three-month break during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Manchester United are back at Old Trafford at last tonight as they take on Sheffield United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side returned to Premier League action following the coronavirus-induced suspension on Friday when they traveled to face Tottenham Hotspur.It was an entertaining game in North London, despite the 1-1 score-line, with Bruno Fernandes' second-half penalty cancelling out Steven Bergwijn's opener.There was cause for excitement among United fans too, as Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford

United appeared to be edging towards a future without Pogba was because it was expected his obvious attributes would be better utilised elsewhere and not that he'd been a complete flop at Old Trafford. Real Madrid.

United's first game since the Premier League restart, which of course will be staged behind closed doors.Paul Pogba is pushing to start a United match for the first time since September 30th and looks likely to reprise his partnership with Bruno Fernandes, which looked so good in the final half hour of the 1-1 draw with Tottenham.Victor Lindelof is expected to be fit after being replaced late on against Spurs, though Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones are doubts.Here MEN Sport's United writers pick

to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Wednesday night. He came through the ranks at United alongside Pogba and the likes of Jesse Lingard and Ravel Morrison.And asked by Sky Sports whether he believes Pogba is misunderstood, Norwood said: "I think so, yeah.

1-1 draw with Spurs. Pogba won the penalty from which Bruno Fernandes equalised for United and impressed in his 30 minutes on the pitch.Get the latest breaking Manchester United news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free MUFC newsletterSign up here - it only takes a few seconds.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke about the need for balance in his side after the Spurs game, but is likely to drop either Fred or Scott McTominay to accommodate Pogba from the start.

Paul Pogba at Manchester United – and said there is “no one” like the midfielder. Pogba made his first appearance for United since December as he came off the bench to play a starring role in the 1-1 draw at Tottenham on Friday.