Paul Pogba heads a lengthy Manchester United injury list for the visit of in-form Leicester City to Old Trafford on Saturday with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer potentially missing seven first-team players. Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial, Diogo Dalot and Eric Bailly will…
Paul Pogba regrets decision not to force through Manchester United exit as Real Madrid dream fades (Metro)
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba regrets his decision not to force through a move to Real Madrid this summer. The Frenchman made an early play for the Old Trafford exit when he admitted he wanted a ‘new challenge’ during a…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Stop online spread of hate, says Man Utd manager (BBC)
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says social media companies have to stop the spread of hate, after his midfielder Paul Pogba received racist abuse online last week. The Frenchman became the third player in a week to be racially…
Harry Maguire slams ‘disgusting’ racial abuse aimed at Paul Pogba after Manchester United’s draw with Wolves (Metro)
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire condemned the ‘disgusting’ racial abuse aimed towards Paul Pogba after the midfielder’s missed penalty in a 1-1 draw with Wolves. The 26-year-old was the subject of a series of racist abuse from supporters after his…
Zinedine Zidane responds to Paul Pogba transfer rumours and insists he’s happy with Real Madrid squad (Metro)
Zinedine Zidane has played down the possibility of Real Madrid signing Paul Pogba before the end of the transfer window despite the Manchester United midfielder’s brother saying he wants to leave. Pogba is believed to have been one of Zidane’s…
Ole Gunnar Solskjær expects Paul Pogba to stay at Man U (Guardian)
Ole Gunnar Solskjær is convinced Paul Pogba wants to stay at Manchester United and is hopeful the midfielder will feature in their Premier League opener against Chelsea at Old Trafford next Sunday, providing the Frenchman returns to training problem-free. Solskjær…
Mata hopes ‘positive’ Pogba remains at Man Utd (Guardian)
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata hopes Paul Pogba remains at Old Trafford next season and rubbished suggestions the Frenchman could be a disruptive influence if he is not allowed to move. Pogba has publicly stated his wish for a “new…
Solskjaer dismisses Pogba speculation as ‘agents talking’ (Guardian)
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Wednesday dismissed speculation that Paul Pogba is to leave Old Trafford, saying there had been “no bids” for the midfielder and “agents talk all the time”. The 26-year-old World Cup-winner’s future has overshadowed…
Agent seeks quick fix for ‘respectful’ Pogba (Guardian)
Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola hopes that a breakthrough in negotiations that benefits “all parties” will soon be made regarding the Manchester United midfielder’s future. The French World Cup winner has stated his desire for a “new challenge”, whilst Raiola…
*FG playing politics with Apapa gridlock, says Sanwo-Olu, Lagos gov-elect (Sun)*School gardener arrested over murder of SSS 3 student in Lagos (Independent)
FG playing politics with Apapa gridlock, says Sanwo-Olu, Lagos gov-elect (Sun) Ahead of his May 29 inauguration, Lagos State governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured that the Apapa gridlock will be resolved in his first 60 days in office. Sanwo-Olu spoke…