Paul Pogba agrees not to push for Manchester United exit

Unhappy Manchester United star Paul Pogba has held clear-the-air talks with manager Jose Mourinho and has agreed not to push for a January exit, claims The Daily Mirror.

Pogba is in his third season back at United following a blockbuster €100m transfer from Juventus in 2016 but has grown increasingly unhappy with life under Mourinho.

Barcelona have been heavily linked with a move for Pogba since the end of last season and star players like Gerard Pique and Luis Suarez have even talked up a move to Camp Nou in the last week.

Mourinho has continued to deny any problems with Pogba but their relationship is tense and the latter’s agent, Mino Raioa, is desperate to get a move for his client.

Barcelona are expected to reignite their interest in the 2018 World Cup winner in January but Pogba has agreed not to push for a move at the start of next year.

However, there are no guarantees Pogba will stay at United beyond the end of this season, with the 25-year-old also keen on the idea of returning to Juventus and playing with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Pogba has scored two penalties in United’s first four league games this season but missed from the spot in their comfortable 2-0 win away to Burnley last weekend.

Since returning to United, Pogba is the club's highest WhoScored rated player (7.60) in the Premier League (5+ apps).