Paul Pogba 'could run down Manchester United contract and leave on a free transfer'

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is reportedly considering running down his contract at Old Trafford and leaving the club on a free transfer in the summer of 2022.

Pogba's future in Manchester is again the subject of speculation, with the World Cup winner admitting concerns over his club situation while on France duty during the recent international break.

Juventus and Real Madrid are both believed to be interested in signing the 27-year-old, although United are allegedly not prepared to sell the midfielder for a cut-price fee.

According to The Athletic, the Frenchman is considering running down his current deal, which expires in June 2022, before leaving Old Trafford on a free transfer.

The report claims that Pogba would have his pick of a number of elite clubs in Europe if he became available for nothing, but it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils attempt to sell him next summer.

The former Le Havre youngster has only managed one goal in 11 appearances for United this season and has found himself out of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting XI in recent weeks.