This archive report was first published on 14 August 2019.
Manchester United has made it clear to Real Madrid that Paul Pogba is not for sale, even if the Spanish club were to table a record-breaking £185m bid.
The decision was made after the English transfer window closed last Thursday, leaving the Red Devils unable to sign new players until January.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is light in midfield following the departures of Marouane Fellaini and Ander Herrera, but he is determined to keep his star man Pogba.
Pogba, the French World Cup winner, has been courted by Madrid since making it clear he would be open to a fresh challenge this season.
Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is a long-term admirer of Pogba and has been desperate to add the midfielder to his ranks despite already spending almost £280m in this window.
However, Spanish daily AS has claimed that United are standing firm over the future of Pogba and are in no mood to sell their prized asset.
Pogba recently admitted he is still unsure about his future after appearing in United's crushing opening-day win against Chelsea.
"I always feel good when I play football. I do the things I like, plus it's my job. I give my all every time I go out on the pitch," he said.
