Executives plan ‘new long-term deal’ for Superstar, report says

Manchester United have reached a new long-term deal that could dictate the future of Paul Pogba, according to a report.

Despite activating his option to extend Pogba’s contract for one more year, the Red Devils are unwilling to give him a massive pay raise to keep him at Old Trafford, ESPN reported, citing unidentified sources.

Following the completion of Alexis Sánchez’s permanent transfer to Inter Milan, United Executive Vice President Ed Woodward and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have formulated a non-negotiable salary structure for any player on the team, including Pogba, according to the report. from ESPN. While United has come up with a “new long-term deal” for the World Cup winner, sources said the club will only make “a reasonable offer.”

While the 27-year-old is likely to receive a pay increase on his contract of £ 270,000 a week ($ 352,000) if he chooses to sign a new contract, it will not be “exorbitant”. Sources also said nothing big is coming up for Pogba at the moment, and United are “relaxed” about their future.

The United boss is still open to letting the French star play the final year of his current contract should all parties fail to agree on the new terms, according to the report.

The Red Devils recently exercised their option to extend Pogba’s contract at the club until 2022. The agreement stated that the midfielder will be able to openly negotiate with clubs inside and outside the Premier League and leave by free transfer the following summer.

Dynamic duo: Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba have instantly formed a potent midfield partnership for Manchester United Photo: POOL / Alastair Grant

In United’s win against Newcastle on October 17, Solskjaer dropped a big hint about Pogba’s current situation. According to the Norwegian coach, getting the former Juventus player off the bench was the best he could do, given his back and hip problems.

On Wednesday United managed to beat reigning Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 and Pogba came off the bench again. After the game, Pogba did not blame the bench for his injury and insisted that his replacement was part of United’s plan.

“That [his substitution against PSG] I was ready, “Pogba told RMC Sport.” We had prepared well for the game. We know they are very strong on offense and we had to block that. Afterward, we started off especially well and had chances. [We] managed to score. “