Manchester United star Paul Pogba's Verdansk FC announcement explained

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.

straight to your inboxManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to withdraw from the France squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.Reports in France surfaced over Thursday lunchtime that Pogba had been left out of Didier Deschamps’ squad for the matches against Sweden and Croatia, with the France boss explaining the 27-year-old had tested positive for coronavirus.United confirmed what Deschamps told reporters in a statement: “Paul has been

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'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.

straight to your inboxNew Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo will offer forward Paulo Dybala to Manchester United this summer in an attempt to re-sign Paul Pogba.That is according to reports from Italy, who appear to have reignited the annual Pogba to Juve rumours that have been a regular staple of the summer transfer window since Pogba returned to United from Turin in 2016.Tuttosport suggest the Serie A champions could convince United to give up Pogba this summer by offering striker Dybala as part

his agent Mino Raiola has been vocal about Pogba's desire to find a new challenge. Real Madrid and Pogba's former club Juventus had been heavily linked.But Pogba returned from ankle surgery to play a major part in the Premier League restart for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side and help United clinch third place.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans are delighted that Fred has been given a chance in the starting XI against FC Copenhagen, and are excited to see him start alongside Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes. Following their 7-1 aggregate victory over LASK last week, United are into final stages of the Europa League which will be played in a one legged knock-out format in Germany.

straight to your inbox Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba return for Manchester United in tonight's Europa League fixture against FC Copenhagen.

straight to your inboxJuventus manager Andrea Pirlo has been urged to try and sign Manchester United star Paul Pogba in the summer transfer window.The Italian champions appointed club great Pirlo as their new manager last week just one day after sacking former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri.Despite winning the Serie A title in his debut season Sarri was sacked shortly after Lyon knocked Juventus out of the Champions League on Friday night, with Pirlo swiftly promoted from his recent appointment as