Paul Pogba has reportedly told his Manchester United team-mates that he wants to leave Old Trafford after seemingly having his head turned by Barcelona's interest - and the small matter of around £350,000 a week on the table.
According to The Daily Mail, Pogba has made it known to United players and staff that he wants to be sold, just two years after rejoining the club from Juventus in a then world-record £89 million deal. The 25-year-old is claimed to have sent a text to Ed Woodward, United's executive vice-chairman, of his desire to go.
Sam Wallace in today's Telegraph has revealed that United have told Barcelona they have no interest in selling Pogba and are unimpressed that the player's agent, Mino Raiola, is trying to construct a deal in which the Frenchman could be acquired by Barca in return for around £45m, plus Andre Gomes and Yerry Mina.
Whether Pogba leaves or not - and it is exceedingly unlikely - there is no doubt he has become disillusioned with life under Mourinho. The Sun claims he has told United he wants a £200k-a-week pay rise if he has to stay. Watch this space.
Barcelona's offer of Mina as part of the Pogba deal is due to the fact Mourinho is desperate to strengthen his defence. United have been quoted enormous prices for the like of Jerome Boateng and Mina and have so far faced complete resistance from Leicester in the case of Harry Maguire, for whom Woodward is a great advocate.
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