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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants Paul Pogba to join him in signing a new contract at Manchester United – and would welcome Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane arriving to strengthen the club’s defence.
Solskjaer was given a new three-year contract this weekend to stay at Old Trafford as a reward for stabilising the club post-Jose Mourinho.
But after watching his understrength side beaten 4-2 by QPR in a pre-season friendly, the Norwegian addressed the issues that need to be settled before United mount a title challenge next season, starting with the future of Pogba who has only a year left on his current deal and is wanted by Paris St Germain.
Ole Gunnar Solksjaer has been awarded a new three-year contract as Manchester United boss
The manager now wants Paul Pogba to follow his lead and commit his future to the club
‘The talks are ongoing between Paul’s representatives and our club representatives,’ said Solskjaer.
‘There is always speculation about Paul and there are always clubs being interested because of course we have seen Paul at his best.
‘I am not in the detail of every single one of the discussions but Paul knows what we feel about it. I have enjoyed my time working with Paul and hopefully we can (continue) working together. All I have heard from Paul is that he is looking forward to the new season.’
United have already completed one major signing this summer with Jadon Sancho arriving from Borussia Dortmund for £73million.
Solskjaer’s priority now is to improve his side’s defence with France World Cup winner Raphael Varane a target with Real Madrid needing to raise funds.
United have already secured Jadon Sancho as a major signing this summer in a £73m deal
It is understood personal terms have not yet been agreed with Varane but should that