Paul Pogba ‘willing to open talks over new Manchester United contract after being encouraged by club’s improvement’

Manchester United have been handed a boost as they continue their build for the future with Paul Pogba open to remaining at the club.

According to MailOnline Sport, the midfielder is willing to open talks over a new contract.

The 27-year-old has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent seasons and spoke about a possible United exit last summer too.

Pogba has less than year left on his current deal, but United have a clause to extend his stay by a further 12 months.

It is believed the Red Devils will open talks at the end of this season with Pogba willing to commit his future there.

He has been encouraged about the club’s future following the arrival of Bruno Fernandes and the blueprint manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to build.

Any new deal will see the France World Cup winner become one of United’s highest earners alongside Alexis Sanchez and David de Gea. He is currently paid £290,000 a week, with an annual salary of £7.75m plus image rights of £2.87m and a loyalty bonus of £3.78m.

Speaking about Pogba’s future, Solskjaer said on Wednesday: ‘Of course we want to keep the best players around the club.

‘Hopefully we can do something. I know that since Paul has come back he’s looking better and better. He’s enjoying his football and let’s see where it takes us.’