Manchester United star more likely to stay put after impressive summer of transfer business

Manchester United enjoyed one of the most remarkable and successful transfer windows in recent memory this year, with three international stars all arriving at Old Trafford. 

Jadon Sancho was the first through the door, putting an end to the two-year-long saga linking him with the Red Devils.

The England international arrived from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of around £76.5 million.

Days later, it was widely reported that Real Madrid centre-back and World Cup winner Raphael Varane was to join United, with it being a case of when, rather than if, the deal would go through.

The Frenchman soon joined United, who later shocked the world of football by announcing the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford.

The Portuguese had been heavily linked with a move to neighbours Manchester City, but United hijacked the move and Ronaldo returned to the club he left 12 years ago.

Aside from the instant impact that both Ronaldo and Varane have had, it now appears that the club’s summer dealings may also have encouraged another player to stay put.

According to Sky Sports, French midfielder Paul Pogba is pleased with the club’s signings over the summer, and is now considering staying with the club and agreeing to a contract extension.

The former Juventus star has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford for several years now, and was widely expected to depart when his contract expires next summer.

Pogba was unable to prevent United from losing to Young Boys on Tuesday

However, the report now suggests that the Frenchman, who won the World Cup alongside Varane, is more open to signing a new deal and staying put in Manchester.

Nine months ago the player’s agent, Mino Raiola, insisted that it would be best if Pogba left the club.

However, it appears that United’s summer spending has now partly convinced the 28-year-old that staying with the club is an option.

The midfielder has been in scintillating form so far this season, registering seven assists in just four Premier League games.

Pogba would be allowed to sign a pre-contract agreement with any foreign club in January, and with Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid believed to be among those interested, United will be desperate to tie the player down to a new long-term deal.