Manchester United expect to confirm a contract extension for Paul Pogba at the end of the season, the UK Metro reports.
Pogba is believed to be close to agreeing terms on a new five-year deal with the Red Devils.
The France midfielder has one year left on the five-year deal he signed in 2016, when he returned to Old Trafford from Juventus, although United have a 12-month extension clause which they would have triggered.
Pogba has requested to leave United on two separate occasions since he rejoined and looked destined to quit in 2018 after falling out with Jose Mourinho.
However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s arrival improved United’s chances of keeping Pogba.
Last summer, Pogba also spoke of wanting a “new challenge” at a club event on their pre-season tour.
It would be recalled that Pogba, reportedly decided to sign a new contract with the club because he wants to link up with January signing, Bruno Fernandes, according to the Daily Mail.
The France World Cup winner has been impressed by the impact Fernandes has had on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men since his £47million move to Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon last January.
The 26-year-old believes he and the Portuguese star can spearhead a new era of success at the Theatre of Dreams.
Fernandes joined the Red Devils last January transfer window from Sporting Lisbon.
Pogba, who is widely expected to leave Old Trafford at the end of next season, has drawn interest from Real Madrid and Juventus in the past few months.
Pogba’s current deal at United will expire at the end of next season. He is currently recovering from ankle surgery and has been out for several weeks. Man United’s next fixture is against LASK in the Europa League on Thursday.
Pogba has been in impressive form since the Premier League restart, playing in every game as United fight to qualify for the Champions League.
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