Paul Pogba needs fresh air, says Raiola, confirming no headway in contract extension talks

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has h a struggling few seasons at Old Trafford, having fallen behind pecking order under manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. France international has seen himself move in and out of Solskjaer's starting line up since start of season, reigniting exit talks. Although club triggered one-season extension clause in his contract, player's nt has confirmed breakthrough in talks to extend his stay beyond 2022. 

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Midfielder needs new team: Mi Raiola comments trigger Pogba transfer talks 

Speaking to Tuttsport, Pogba's nt Mi Raiola has reignited transfer talks. super-nt has clearly confirmed that midfielder's time was up at Old Trafford. "Pogba is unhappy at Man United and is finding it extremely difficult to express himself on field", said Raiola. 

Raiola, furr hinting at Pogba transfer away from Premier League, claimed that his client needs a new team, a change of air. He went on to cite fact that 2018 World Cup winner with France is under contract with Red Devils until 2022, with 18 months left, indirectly hinting that he will t extend his stay with club beyond current deal. 

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Is Pogba leaving Man United? Will he return to Italy?

Pogba has been linked with Spanish giants Real Mrid. But re's clarity if president Florenti Perez will sanction a mega-money move for Frenchman, with club alrey monitoring situation of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Kylian Mbappe and Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland. 

Besides Real Mrid, he is also rumoured to be keen on a return to Juventus. And Raiola hasn't denied a possible return to Allianz Stium next summer. super-nt insists his unhappiness at Old Trafford might compel him to consider returning to Italy, apart from prospect of playing alongside Cristia Ronaldo. 

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Pogba nt hints at free exit in 2022 

On being asked best way out for 27-year-old from current situation, Raiola insists it would be in best of interest for both parties to come to terms with his exit next summer transfer window. If Man United do t agree on selling midfielder at end of current season, n y will risk losing out him for free in summer of 2022. 

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