United Hope to Tie Pogba Down

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We all saw Paul Pogba make his 1st team debut against Stoke this week and I for one, was very impressed with what I saw. He had a desire for the ball and showed great strength and at the same time, a great touch.

The only concern is that he isn't tied to a contract and I think his current contract runs out in the summer? However,

Quote:Sir Alex Ferguson remains confident that highly-rated midfielder Paul Pogba will pen a contract extension at Manchester United.

The 18-year-old's future has been the subject of heated debate this season, with his current deal at Old Trafford running down.

He is held in high regard by United, but they have been unable to get him to agree fresh terms.

That has alerted the likes of Juventus to his potential availability, with the Serie A giants one of a number of clubs said to be closely monitoring his situation.

Ferguson is aware of the speculation, but is adamant that no-one at Old Trafford is concerned by it.

He says Pogba, who was handed his Premier League debut in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Stoke, has indicated that he would like to stay and it is now just a matter of putting the relevant paperwork in place.

Ferguson, who saw Ravel Morrison head for West Ham on deadline day after failing to agree an extension to his deal with the Red Devils, said: "Pogba did very well.

"The boy has great talent and tremendous physique for an 18-year-old. You can't believe it.

"We are negotiating his contract at the moment. It is a bit complicated at the moment because he has changed his agent a couple of times.

"But the boy wants to stay, that is obvious. Hopefully we can get it done soon."

Source: skysports.com

So, fingers crossed, United will get the deal done. Really don't want to see another bright talent leave!

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It is getting worrying. The lad is a genuine talent, but for whatever reason (agent, most likely) he cannot be tied down, it seems. A move to Juventus is now being spoken about:

Quote:Paul Pogba's agent has admitted that his situation at Manchester United is 'precarious' as reports suggest he is set to agree a move to Italy.

The 18-year-old French midfielder is out-of-contract this summer, and United - who lured him from Le Havre in 2009 - are desperate to tie him down to a new deal.

Talks are on-going but sources in England and Italy both claim that Juventus and AC Milan are offering him bigger money than United.

"It is a precarious situation," his agent Mino Raiola is quoted as saying by The Independent. "It is difficult at the moment. Manchester United want him. It is up to the boy to make some decisions. We know there are some clubs interested in him. We must finish first with Manchester and after that we will see other options, if they are there."

"The club give the indication that they want to keep him and we are talking contract terms. There is willingness from both parties at the moment."

Raiola confirmed that Pogba was not happy to be left out of the United squad to face Ajax in the Europa League last week.

"It is never nice for the player not to be in the squad. It is the same for [Mario] Balotelli [whom Raiola also represents.] We must keep our minds cool and heads cool. Some things are good. Some things are not good [in this situation]."

Source: Skysports.com

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Quote:Paul Pogba was training with the reserves who were not involved in last night's second-string encounter with West Brom, further fuelling reports he has agreed to join Juventus in the summer.

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Source: Skysports.com

I think he will be off, which will be a MASSIVE shame, as he has something about him. Will come back to bite us, just like Picque at Barca??

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yeah he is unable to perform!!