Paris Saint-Germain are widely reported to be preparing a bid to sign Pogba, with a cut-price deal of €50million being mentioned in France due to the limited time left on the player's contract. "People expect too much from Paul Pogba and the criticism he gets is unfair," Cole told independent.ie at a BT Sport event. "I don't think people understand how tough it is to play at the top of your game every week. Selling Pogba would lighten United's hefty wages bill and might explain why they are being so bold in their summer transfer activity. Meanwhile, United are negotiating with Real Madrid over a deal to sign France defender Raphael Varane, with the player keen to make the move to Old Trafford.

Source: Irish Independent July 21, 2021 10:47 UTC