Paul Pogba: Manchester United midfielder says there will 'always be talk' about his future

Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho talk following a goal from the opposition — Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho broke the world transfer fee record to sign Paul Pogba in August 2016

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba believes "there will always be talk" amid continuing speculation about his future at Old Trafford.

The 25-year-old fell out of favour last season and was linked with a return to Juventus, or Barcelona in the summer.

On Wednesday, Pogba fuelled speculation when he said: "Who knows what will happen in the next few months."

However, on Thursday, he said: "It's not me who's talking. I'm trying to do my job and work on myself physically."

The World Cup winner was speaking either side of France's 0-0 draw with Germany in their opening Uefa Nations League match.

When asked if he was "fed up" with all the speculation, he replied: "I got back late [from the World Cup], so I'm trying to perform as well as possible."

Asked about his relationship with United boss Jose Mourinho, Pogba replied: "We have a pure coach-player relationship, that's right.

"One thing I can assure you, I will always give 100% - no matter which coach I always give everything for United. I cannot say more."

The former United youth player returned to the club on a five-year deal after four years with Juventus, signing for a then world record £89m fee in 2016.

Last season, he was dropped to the bench by Mourinho for both legs of United's Champions League last-16 defeat by Sevilla.

But he was made captain for the opening two games of the Premier League season in the absence of Antonio Valencia and has scored twice so far.

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Comment posted by Shortstraw, at 11:58 7 Sep 2018
Just be quiet and play football...let that do all the talking.
Comment posted by Jake2703, at 12:20 7 Sep 2018
"There will always be talk about my future...because my agent says it's good for my bank balance..."
Comment posted by Mr Shifty, at 12:40 7 Sep 2018
9. Posted by Son of a Pitch

I hope ManU persuade him to stay so he can contribute to their rapid, yet amusing decline into mediocrity and mid-table finishes

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They finished 2nd last season, up from 6th the previous season. How is this a decline to mid table?
Comment posted by Dave, at 11:47 7 Sep 2018
Saying that there will always be talk about your future isn't exactly the way of committing to the club you're at. Granted I don't think he's been great and should be offering Man U more but he needs to show more loyalty to them
Comment posted by You, at 12:04 7 Sep 2018
As long as the BBC exist there will always be talk of Manchester United and their players, at least 4 articles a day worth!!

On a serious note, if you say "I have a contract but who knows what will happen in a few months" people will take it that you will not be under that contract in January!!
Comment posted by brumbrum, at 12:17 7 Sep 2018
"One thing I can assure you, I will always give 100% - no matter which coach I always give everything for United. I cannot say more."

Would this be the same Pogba who, two weeks ago in the Man Utd loss to Brighton said:

"I put myself first, my attitude wasn't right enough"

He's not worth the hassle for the 1 in 5 games he pulls his weight. Too much drama, not enough output.
Comment posted by Columbia-84, at 11:54 7 Sep 2018
Yeah the talk is all from his parasitic agent
Comment posted by trigg, at 11:47 7 Sep 2018
There will if you and you’re agent keep putting out the feelers for clubs to come get you.
Comment posted by zaplong, at 12:27 7 Sep 2018
When he says "work on myself physically", I assume he means his hair?
Comment posted by dbfinch, at 12:54 7 Sep 2018
Of course "there will always be talk" about your future, Paul, when you're the one who keeps talking about it publicly.
Comment posted by Sup, at 12:34 7 Sep 2018
God forbid can the BBC go a a day without coverage on Mourinho and/or Pogba.
Comment posted by U17102558, at 11:55 7 Sep 2018
A top player no doubt but ever since the World Cup win his ego is through the roof. He hasn't been consistent enough at United and Mourinho knows this, hence why he was dropped. If he still has the same attitude at the end of the season, let him go. No player is bigger than the club they are playing for.
Comment posted by AndyC, at 14:17 7 Sep 2018
Re 81

Nobody is jealous of your European trophies.

In fact, most of us pity you ‘Pool fans. Always playing the victim, always thinking you’re in some shape or form superior to other teams.

Horrible club, vile fans.
Comment posted by Mad World, at 13:27 7 Sep 2018
"there will always be talk"

1. This is the BBC
2. He plays for ManU
3. He is managed by Jose Mourinho

So yes, there will always be talk because that’s all BBC Sport talk about
Comment posted by Jamie, at 12:47 7 Sep 2018
Or you could nip it in the bud and say you are committed to United you absolute moron.
Comment posted by tombombadil, at 14:05 7 Sep 2018
@75 UnbiasedPundit

"What a loser. He'll never win it #5times at Manure

#YNWA"

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I do recall a certain goalkeeper walking very much alone after a certain final a few months ago.....
Comment posted by Stef74, at 14:12 7 Sep 2018
Really BBC, you quote a doctored version of his interview that appeared on Twitter.
Try looking at what he actually said, which was “I have a long contract at Manchester, after that, who knows.”
Nowhere did he say “who knows what will happen in a few months”.
But hey, you stick with your p**s poor journalism, as long as it suits your agenda.

#mediamuppets
Comment posted by McBilty, at 13:04 7 Sep 2018
Fergie was right to ship him. No one is bigger than the club. Fergie always knew.
Comment posted by DaveP1982, at 12:51 7 Sep 2018
Yes Paul there will always be talk about you moving because your agent wants even more money. Sadly the clueless people who run football let millions upon millions of pounds go out of the game and into the leeches pockets
Comment posted by Warlow, at 12:31 7 Sep 2018
Of course there will with that leach of an agent. He wouldn't care if Pogba signed for PSG in Jan then Madrid in July then back to Juve. It just lines his pockets.