Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri "counting on" Paul Pogba

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has claimed that he is "counting on" Paul Pogba for the new season.

The France international has been strongly linked with a return to Manchester United in recent weeks, with the Red Devils believed to be prepared to offer a world-record £100m for their former midfielder.

However, Allegri has attempted to end the speculation surrounding Pogba's future by claiming that the 23-year-old will return to the Italian champions for pre-season training on August 7.

"The France internationals will return on August 7. Both [Patrice] Evra and Pogba? They are both Juventus players and I hope they will stay. I am counting on Pogba," Allegri told reporters.

Pogba is currently on holiday after helping France reach the final of Euro 2016.