Build Manchester United 'around Pogba' - Sutton's advice to Solskjaer

Manchester United French midfielder Paul Pogba

Manchester United should build a team around Paul Pogba but will struggle to attract big-name signings, says Premier League winner Chris Sutton.


Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer plans to rebuild his squad but cannot offer Champions League football next season.

And although Pogba was a surprise inclusion in the PFA team of the year, Sutton feels United's record signing, 26, has a future at Old Trafford.

"Manchester United should build the team around Paul Pogba," he said.

"In my opinion he's world class. We know there's a player in there. Did [Jose] Mourinho get the best out of him? No. Did he show signs under Solskjaer that things are turning? Yes.

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"If United want to push and be serious about contending for major honours, you need to keep your best players and Paul Pogba is one of those. It's OK people saying 'sell him' but who are you going to replace him with?

"There does need to be a clear-out but the problem is, who's going to want to go to United?"

Despite Pogba enjoying his most productive season since returning from Juventus in 2016 - he is their top scorer with 16 goals - the Red Devils have missed out on a top-four finish after Sunday's draw at Huddersfield.