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Published 14:59 8 Aug 2018 BST
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According to the report:
So, it appears that Pogba is a key part of Woodward's plans for the club, and Mourinho will have to learn to live with him.
The report claims that the French midfielder was "stunned" to be dropped for both legs of United's Champions League knockout ties against Sevilla and has grown frustrated with his manager. Mourinho's recent comments about why Pogba plays better for France than he does for United are also said to have irked the former Juventus star. The United manager is said to feel that his player is distracted and influenced by off-field concerns, such as his agent and commercial concerns.
It was reported by Diego Torres back in February that Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola, contacted the club looking for a pay increase for his client when United signed Alexis Sanchez.
The midfielder had reportedly been the best-paid player in the Premier League until Sanchez's arrival at Old Trafford and his agent felt he should be earning more than the Chilean forward.
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The second half of the United's season was dominated by the alleged rift between Pogba and Mourinho. The pair had a dispute on the sidelines during a defeat to Tottenham at the end of January and Pogba soon found himself getting substituted and dropped from the starting XI.
They appear to have inherently different views on football. Pogba wants the freedom to express himself and go forward at will to make a difference in the final third. Mourinho wants disciplined soldiers in central midfield, who will follow instructions and hold their shape. While Woodward wants stars in the team, and Mourinho wants functional players to help him win trophies.
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