Published 12:48 IST, July 16th 2020

Pogba close to agreeing five-year Man Utd contract in huge boost for Solskjaer's project

2018 World Cup winner Paul Pogba is close to agreeing on a five-year deal with Man United handing a huge boost to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Old Trafford project.

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2018 World Cup winner Paul Pogba is reportedly set to commit his long-term future to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's project at Man United, with midfielder close to agreeing on a new five-year deal. former Juventus midfielder seemed on his way out of Old Trafford for past 12 months but has found a new lease of life post-injury and lockdown, as Red Devils push for a place in top 4. new contract for Pogba is likely to end all transfer news surrounding 27-year-old's exit as he looks committed to staying at Man United. 

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Pogba transfer: Man United close to agreeing on a five-year Pogba contract 

According to reports by Sun, Paul Pogba is close to agreeing to a new five-year deal with Man United, after ir remarkable resurgence under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer post coronavirus lockdown. arrival of Bru Fernandes has also played a key role in Pogba's change of heart, with duo forming a formidable partnership in midfield for Red Devils. report suggests that Man United are confident of anuncing  Pogba contract renewal at end of season, with manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanting midfielder to play a part in his team.

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Real Madrid, Barcelona and former employers Juventus have each been linked with Paul Pogba transfer over past summer windows. Solskjaer and Pogba had ir conflicts after midfielder and his nt Mi Raiola expressed 2018 World Cup winner's desire to leave Old Trafford but seems like duo have put ir disagreements to bed. current Paul Pogba contract runs till 2021, and according to Daily Mail, 27-year-old bags a whopping £300,000 a week. Pogba contract extension is likely to see his earnings increased to a massive £400,000 a week, making him highest-paid player at Man United. 

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Paul Pogba could be rested for trip to Crystal Palace 

Paul Pogba has been ever-present for Manchester United post lockdown, after returning from a recurring ankle injury. 2018 World Cup winner looked tired and made a couple of errors against Southampton, one which led to a goal for Saints. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said that if Pogba is left out at Crystal Palace, it will be due to giving him 'rest' rar than being dropped. Man United manr said that he has been in constant contact with Frenchman and he wouldn’t be dropped from any team in world, wher it is with France or Manchester United. Solskjaer said that youngster Mason Greenwood is also a doubt for clash and left-back duo of Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams are both fit despite kcks.

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12:48 IST, July 16th 2020