Why Manchester United included Paul Pogba in Carabao Cup squad vs Brighton

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United could use star midfielder Paul Pogba in a swap-deal to sign Federico Valverde from Real Madrid, according to reports.Although the window shut at the beginning of October, Pogba has once again fuelled speculation that he could leave Old Trafford by declaring it's a 'dream' of his to play for Los Blancos.Zinedine Zidane's side have long been linked with the Frenchman but a move has not yet materialised and it was announced on Friday that

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have voiced their frustration over the team news vs Newcastle United.The Reds are back in action tonight at St James' Park as they look to improve upon a poor start to the season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men lost 6-1 at home to Tottenham before the international break and the Norwegian has chosen to change it up for the clash with Newcastle.Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek and Alex Telles are all on the bench and it's safe to say this news

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United have confirmed their line up for the Premier League game against Newcastle at St. James' Park.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five changes from the United side which was thrashed by Tottenham two weeks ago with David de Gea keeping his place in goal.

straight to your inbox every day, freePaul Pogba remains a somewhat divisive figure at Manchester United. He has plenty of admirers, and few truly doubt he is a hugely talented footballer.

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes the French media are trying to intensify speculation surounding Paul Pogba's future due to his connection with compatriot Zinedine Zidane.World Cup winner Pogba, 27, said at France's Clairefontaine training base last week that 'all footballers would like to play for Real Madrid' and it is a 'dream' for him to join Real Madrid.Pogba's agent Mino Raiola said last December the reappointment of Zidane as Real coach was a key factor

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United have triggered the one-year extension in Paul Pogba's contract.The MEN can reveal United have tied Pogba, 27, to the club until June 2022.

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer is adamant Paul Pogba will see out his Manchester United contract despite expressing interest in moving to Real Madrid again.Pogba, 27, said on international duty last week that 'all footballers would like to play for Real Madrid' and it is a 'dream' for him to join Real Madrid.United resisted Pogba's attempts to engineer a transfer last summer but the France international has technically entered the last year of his contract and the

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, October 16.Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has questioned the club’s transfer business over the summer.United signed five players during the window but were unsuccessful in their attempts to land top target Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.And Meulensteen, who was United’s first-team coach under Sir Alex Ferguson between 2007 and 2013, has questioned why a striker was not

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United star Paul Pogba is 'interested' in joining Barcelona on a free, according to reports.Although the transfer window has now closed until January, Pogba has been stoking speculation over the last week as he once again threw his future at United into doubt by casting flirtatious glances at Real Madrid's direction.The Frenchman has long been linked with a move to Zinedine Zidane's side and while away on international duty he said: "We have all

straight to your inbox every day, freeFormer Liverpool man Steve Nicol has criticised Anthony Martial and claimed Marcus Rashford is a better centre-forward.The Frenchman came under fire from Paul Scholes in recent days, with the former United midfielder claiming Martial 'conned' supporters into thinking the club did not need to sign a striker during the transfer window."These forwards are exceptionally talented lads.

straight to your inbox every day, freePaul Pogba retains the support of the Manchester United dressing room despite openly flirting with Real Madrid again.Pogba, 27, expressed his desire to join Madrid while on international duty with France last week, having said it was a 'dream' to play for the Bernabeu club in March 2019.The MEN understands Pogba's popularity at United has not waned amid his open interest in a move to Real and the players still believe he is the best player at the club. 

straight to your inbox every day, freeThe international break could be a blessing in disguise for Manchester United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.United entered the latest international period on the back of a humiliating home defeat at the hands of Tottenham - only the third time in history have the Reds conceded six goals in a Premier League game.The defeat increased the pressure on the shoulders of Solskjaer following United's slow start to the campaign.

straight to your inbox every day, freeHugo Lloris has heaped praise on Paul Pogba's leadership ability in France's goalless draw with Portugal.It was the Manchester United midfielder's first start for France in over a year due to injuries and the coronavirus pandemic.Pogba played the full 90 minutes in the Nations League draw, which saw the sides evenly-matched.Starting in midfield alongside N'Golo Kante and Adrien Rabiot, Pogba had three shots at goal but was unable to break the deadlock.His

straight to your inbox every day, free Manchester United fans fear the club cannot match Paul Pogba's ambitions after the midfielder reiterated his dream to one day play for Real Madrid. Pogba stated his desire to leave the club in the summer of 2019 but a transfer failed to materialise.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made just one change from the side that beat Brighton 3-2 in a madcap Premier League game last week, with Bailly replacing Victor Lindelof in central defence. Harry Maguire is fit enough to start alongside Bailly, while Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic are preferred to Van de Beek, Fred and Scott McTominay in the United midfield to face Tottenham.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side won a stoppage time penalty to win 3-2.Pogba, meanwhile, has laboured in midfield, perhaps still recovering from suffering with coronavirus. Solskjaer selected the Frenchman alongside Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic at Brighton and picked Scott McTominay against Palace.But it seems United fans have identified their preferred midfield trio.

Pogba has started both of United’s Premier League games this season starting alongside Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic in the middle of the park for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. That has meant that summer arrival Donny van de Beek has had to settle for a place on the bench, coming on to score in his debut against Crystal Palace.

Solskjaer picks out two positives after Brighton winManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised two of his players after the team’s 3-2 win at Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday. The Norwegian singled out Bruno Fernandes’ strong mentality and a fine Marcus Rashford goal as two of the few positives the Reds could take from their win at Brighton.

straight to your inboxManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is still not fully fit despite recovering from coronavirus.Pogba was substituted just after the hour mark in the second Premier League match running after another subdued performance in United's win at Brighton.The 27-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 last month and started training with United just over two weeks ago and was selected in the starting XI against Crystal Palace last week but struggled.Despite Pogba's form, United

straight to your inboxVAR official Simon Hooper advised on-field referee Chris Kavanagh that Brighton player Aaron Connolly had initiated contact with Paul Pogba after a penalty was awarded against the Manchester United midfielder.Just minutes after the second half kicked off, Brighton thought they were awarded their second penalty of the game when Connolly fell to the ground after contact from Pogba.Referee Kavanagh pointed to the spot but was advised to take a second look at the incident on