This archive report was first published on 21 December 2019.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dismissed speculation that French World Cup-winning midfielder Paul Pogba will leave the club in the January transfer window.
Speaking ahead of Sunday's Premier League match at Watford, Solskjaer stated that Pogba will not be sold in January, citing the player's importance to the team.
'Paul is not getting sold in January, no,' Solskjaer said. 'I understand the interest. Paul is a fantastic player and a charismatic personality and we're happy that he is here.'
Pogba has been linked with Real Madrid and has only played two matches for United since the end of August due to an ankle injury. However, Solskjaer has maintained that the 26-year-old will make a full recovery and return to the team before the end of the year.
Despite Pogba's delayed return, Solskjaer remains optimistic about the player's future at the club. 'When he comes back, we want him to play well, play with a smile on his face and do what he did a year ago when I came in,' he said.
Meanwhile, Solskjaer has also denied reports that Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland is on his way to United for talks over a possible January move. Haaland, who has scored 28 goals in 22 matches, has been linked with several top European clubs.
