This archive report was first published on 24 July 2019.
Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is facing a backlash from fans after saying it's only a 'loud minority' who have turned against Paul Pogba.
The French midfielder has made clear his determination to leave the Premier League giants, with Real Madrid and his former club Juventus both said to be interested.
But Solskjaer has made clear that he wants to keep the World Cup winner, as he attempts to steer the Old Trafford club back into the Champions League.
On the eve of a friendly against Tottenham Hotspur in Shanghai, Solskjaer said: "Of course there are some loud and small minority (against Pogba), but Paul has been absolutely top in the group.
"Me and the players will testify to that -- that he's never ever been a problem and we are just grateful that he performs as well as he does," said the manager.
United have bought winger Daniel James and full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, but are yet to seal a deal for Leicester City defender Harry Maguire and Solskjaer is also reportedly eyeing Portuguese playmaker Bruno Fernandes.
"I am very happy with the two mentioned (James and Wan-Bissaka), we have got to be patient," said Solskjaer.
