Paul Pogba is ready to stay at Manchester United – for now.
But first, the French World Cup winner wants pay parity with Alexis Sanchez on a massive £460,000-a-week.
United are keen to keep their prized asset away from Real Madrid's clutches as the Spanish giants begin a massive squad re-build this summer.
And that has played into Pogba's hands with United prepared to discuss a new deal with his agent Mino Raiola .
The 26-year-old Frenchman, United's record buy at £89million, is now valued by United at a staggering £160million.
But that won't deter Madrid who know they have to spend big to re-shape a squad lacking a stellar player after Cristiano Ronaldo's switch to Juventus last summer.
Pogba is flattered by the interest but has told close pals in Manchester he's happy to stay with United having an additional one year option on his contract which has two more years to run.
That's good news for United, who still see the erratic midfielder as key to their future as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prepares to freshen his squad for a title bid next season.
Pogba, though, is said to be furious at the attack on him by former boss Jose Mourinho , who called the midfielder 'His Excellency' in a TV interview.
Mourinho revealed how Pogba had asked to travel back from a game in his Rolls Royce driven by minder Abs L'Galsen.
The United boss refused and claimed he'd have been “sent on vacation” if he'd gone to war with Pogba.
It's believed Pogba was enraged by the remarks – and is considering defending himself with his own take on Mourinho's time at United.
Eddiejones85
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Players in Madrid have won 4 CL in 5 years and up till today no one is asking for a double wage. But this hairstylist that hasn't even done anything on the field of play is already asking for 460k per week. lol.
Hupailnrt
90
I am not a United fan but I think you guys should sell Sanchez and Pogba then improve De Gea's weekly wages to 250 000 a week then get Toni Kroos and Jodon Sancho.
lawarsuz
51
What? Let him go. Don't make the same mistake again, like you made with Alexis, giving him the greatest wage and now, all of them want more and more money. He has a great salary already and doesn't need more, before winning great trophies. Let him go. Real Madrid will not give him the same he is receiving at the All Trafford.
yenbouz
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All those talentless Manchester United Super MORONS who are still the Discredited and Jobless Jose Mourinho's poodles , who , despite Pogba's sterling performance , they must ALL go to HELL and follow their father/uncle Jose "FAILURE "Mourinho to the wilderness . These FOOLS are all fakes and pretenders as diehard supporters of Man United yet it's that FAILURE Jose Mourinho to whom their real loyalty lies . As for what Pogba wants , he deserves it and even more . The problem with is that most of the Venom against Pogba are instigated by : 1. Racism - him being Black . 2. Jealousy - people who have contributed less than Pogba are earning more than Pogba . 3. There are racists amongst Man United's supporters who demonise black player6as unworthy of wearing Man United's Jersey . They are so blinded by their RACIST MINDSET that they have never ever scrutinise Manchester United's football history to see how many past and present Black players have contributed to the SUCCESS OF MANCHESTER UNITED . All these RACIST FOOLS must kick-off . Manchester United is a multicultural and national football institution that does not need and should not harbour RACISTS . Manchester United has a proud history of embracing players of all colours , languages , nationalities , religion and creed as equal human-beings created in the image of GOD THE FOREVER ALMIGHTY who children ALL HUMANITY ARE . As for Jose Mourinho and his poodles , they must leave Manchester United ALONE and get the hell OUT . To these social misfits I have this to say to them :"YOU ARE ALL A BLOT AND A DISGRACE TO FOOTBALL AND HUMANITY ". "LEAVE MANCHESTER UNITED BECAUSE YOU ARE SHAMELESS CONTAMINATED RACISTS WHO ARE SOILING THE NOBLE GAME OF FOOTBALL. " YOU ARE EVIL CONTAMINANTS who are dragging this Unifying Game down into the MUD and DARK DUNGEON where you belong with your racism contaminated warped and distorted SCK MINDS . Once again Mr Editor , those who will attack me because I call a spade a spade should WEAR THE CAP BECAUSE IT FITS THEM . I am here referring to the Anti-Pogba brigade and Jose Mourinho's poodles .