Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola says Manchester United midfielder unlikely to leave in January | Football news

Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola admits the midfielder is unlikely to leave Manchester United in January.

But Raiola has left the door open for a summer move away from Old Trafford.

He caused quite a stir last week when he said Pogba was unhappy with Manchester United and “needs to change teams.”

However, the France international later posted a message on Instagram suggesting that he had no intention of going anywhere anytime soon.

Raiola has now hinted that the reaction to his initial comments was overblown, but he still believes a summer transfer for the 27-year-old is on the cards.

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“When it comes to him in England, they are sensitive, perhaps too sensitive,” Raiola said, quoted by Tuttosport at the Golden Boy Awards.

“In January, the big players hardly move, then in the summer let’s see what happens.”

Pogba’s future has been an almost constant source of speculation over the past few seasons, with reports currently linking him to a return to Juventus.

Pogba: I will always fight for Manchester United | Nev & Keane: Let it go

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Paul Pogba says that “he has always fought and will always fight” for Manchester United, insisting that the relationship between him and the club is “very clear”.

In the immediate aftermath of United’s deadlock with Manchester City, Pogba posted a message on social media outlining his commitment to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team this season.

Solskjaer has insisted that Pogba still has the desire to play for United and selected him early on in the Manchester derby.

In an Instagram post, Pogba said: “I have always fought and will always fight for Manchester United, my teammates and the fans.

“The future is far away, today is what matters and I am 1000 percent involved! Always strong together. Everything has been clear between me and the club and that will never change.”

“When you don’t know what’s going on inside, don’t speak up.”

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Before Pogba’s post on social media, Gary Neville said it’s clear Pogba wants to leave.

“He doesn’t want to play for Manchester United,” Neville said. “His agent, who is his best friend, told us categorically that he doesn’t want to be here anymore.

“The lack of respect, the guy should never be treated by this football club again. They can’t go sign another player with that agent. Enough is enough.”

Roy Keane was convinced that losing Pogba would not have any significant impact on United.

“If you think Pogba is going to get Man Utd to win and fight for titles, you are in cuckoo land,” said the former United captain.

He added: “Other players have wanted to leave United before. David Beckham, Peter Schmeichel wanted to leave, these are all club legends, but they wanted to leave. If Pogba wants to leave, get your paycheck in January or the summer, it’s not a big deal. Pogba has left Man United before and they survived. If he leaves again, Manchester United will survive. Trust me. “

Ole: Pogba is still hungry unlike some former players

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Speaking after last week’s 3-2 loss in Leipzig, in which Pogba came off the bench to score United’s second, Solskjaer said Raiola should realize that “this is a team sport and we work together.” .

Solskjaer emphasized that Pogba has remained professional during training, unlike some players who have already left.

“I think I said during the week, of course, that this is a team game. Paul is part of this team, he’s very focused on contributing when he’s here,” Solskjaer said.

“He’s hungry, he wants to play. He wants to play, he wants to train. There have been other players who have refused to train or play, they are no longer here, of course, but Paul has not done it once. He only focuses on acting when has the opportunity.

“That’s the good thing about Paul. He has the quality, but he also has the desire to do well when he comes in, like he did against Leipzig, it had a positive impact.”