The situation regarding Paul Pogba's Manchester United future still unclear

Heading into the January transfer market, Paul Pogba stands as one of the biggest names who may well be available, with his Manchester United future still unclear.

The 28-year-old midfielder hasn't yet renewed his contract with the Old Trafford club, despite the fact it is due to end in June 2022, and with his three-match suspension in the Premier League set to come into force, United will be required to adjust to life without him earlier than anticipated.

As of January 1, Pogba will be able to talk to foreign clubs and agree a pre-contract deal, although at the present moment there is still a possibility that he pens an extension with the Premier League club.

"At the moment, everything is calm, there is no news, ask United," Mino Raiola declared in an interview with The Times.

Manchester United unlikely to sell in January

In a report published by ESPN on Thursday, it was stated that United were unlikely to accept any transfer offers in January, which would ensure they received some kind of compensation for a player they paid almost 105 million euros for.

In the current compressed state of the transfer market, it's difficult to see any club making a concrete offer in January, and this release of news may well indicate the Glazer family are preparing for such an outcome, making a free transfer look like a club choice.

In contrast, both The Athletic and L'Equipe believe Pogba is far more likely to extend his stay in Manchester, with Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival a key factor in changing the midfielder's mind, as would be the expected salary which would make him one of the highest paid players in the English top flight.

Pogba's numbers are good

Manchester United have a problem in the sense that Pogba has the most assists in the Premier League this term with seven, but it's difficult to find a game that he has played exceptionally well in.

Of course, this goes for most of the team too, but United would undoubtedly be losing a lot of creativity if Pogba doesn't re-sign, even if it is sometimes difficult to place him appropriately in the starting XI.