Published 14:44 IST, December 14th 2020
Arsene Wenger believes Man United should handle Paul Pogba transfer situation better
Arsene Wenger shared his thoughts on the Paul Pogba situation at Manchester United and spoke about how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should talk to the player
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Arsene Wenger shared his thoughts on Paul Pogba situation at Manchester United and spoke about how he feels that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should redirect Pogba’s focus on his performance at Manchester United despite player’s desire to leave.
Frenchman's future at Manchester is uncertain after his nt Mi Raiola made public comments on how 27-year-old's "need a new team and a change of air". He also went on to say how a move away from Manchester in January could be "best solution" for everyone involved.
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Currently, French international has 18 months left on his Manchester United contract. With player keen on moving away from Red Devils, club could be forced to cash in on him. It also puts Manchester United in trouble as World Cup winner’s nt has openly expressed player’s desire to leave and it is expected that he will t renew his contract with United anytime soon.
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Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger feels that irrespective of Pogba’s decision to leave Manchester United or t, it is in player’s best interest to focus on his performances for Red Devils and how Solskjaer must stress same on Frenchman. Pogba has t cemented a starting role in Solskjaer’s team this season as he has been often seen on bench. Pogba has started only 6 games this season and played 8 games after coming off from bench.
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Arsene Wenger speaks on Paul Pogba transfer situation
Speaking with ESPN's Caught Offside podcast, Wenger believes that player has to be explained that matter what his future plan is, his interest and his job is to perform at present club. Wenger adds how "it's best way to prepare for future and play well in present." He goes on to add how he felt sorry for Pogba who didn't start game but made a huge impact against RB Leipzig in a crucial Champions League fixture on Tuesday.
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Paul Pogba transfer news
This is t first time that a story around Pogba’s move away from Manchester has surfaced. He is often in news for wrong reasons and was earlier quoted commenting how it would be a "dream" to play for Real Madrid. He is also expected to return to his former club Juventus with Pirlo rumoured to be a big fan of Frenchman
Former United defender Gary Neville has expressed his anger on it and commented how his former club should t be involved in any deals with Mi Raiola from w on. Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville said how club should find an exit for him. He goes on to add how he is t going to have a go at player for t wanting to play for United. He adds his anger and said how Manchester United should t sign ar player with Raiola, and says "eugh is eugh.”
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Pogba last started for Red Devils during Man United vs Man City game. However, he was on bench during Man United UCL exit against RB Leipzig which where y suffered a 3-2 defeat on Tuesday.
14:44 IST, December 14th 2020