This archive report was first published on 15 July 2019.
Manchester United's pre-season tour has been marred by uncertainty surrounding the future of French midfielder Paul Pogba. The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to European heavyweights Real Madrid and Juventus.
On July 15, 2019, Pogba refused to give a conclusive answer about his future with Manchester United, sparking further speculation about a potential transfer.
According to his super agent Mino Raiola, Pogba has been professional and respectful throughout the situation, and the club has known his feelings for a long time. Raiola expressed hope that there would soon be a satisfying solution for all parties.
Manchester United has increased Pogba's price tag from £150million to £180million in an attempt to fend off interest from Real Madrid or Juventus. However, the club's manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is keen to tie Pogba down at the club and has suggested that he could be handed the captain's armband next season.
When asked about Pogba's potential as captain, Solskjaer said, "Yep [Pogba could be United's next captain]. We've got quite a few possibilities there and when the season starts we'll announce it."
As the situation continues to unfold, fans and pundits alike are left wondering what the future holds for Paul Pogba and Manchester United.
