Of all of the questions surrounding Manchester United's season, there is perhaps no bigger one than that hanging over the head of Paul Pogba. The Frenchman has only made five league appearances for the club this campaign, with plenty of mystery surrounding the reason for his absence.
Solskjaer has been edgy when asked about Pogba in his press conferences and is seemingly reluctant to name any date for a potential return. Many have used his absence as proof that United would be better serve to just move on from the player they dropped a world record fee on back in 2016.
The former Juventus midfielder agitated for a move away from Old Trafford during the summer, with Real Madrid heavily linked. Hs agent, the notorious Mino Raiola, also made it clear that the player wanted to leave.
No deal materialised and Pogba would be stuck at Old Trafford for another six months. It looks likely to be even longer than that.
Marca report that Real Madrid have told Pogba's agent that they will not be making a move for the player in the January window. The Spanish club would be unable to fund such a move after a summer of heavy spending.
Pogba only has 18 months left on his current deal at United meaning the club will have to cash before the start of next season or risk losing him for nothing in 2021.
Scott McTominay has impressed in his absence, while Fred has also improved after a torrid debut season at the club. Combine this with Solskjaer's youth poilcy and losing Pogba does not seem as disastrous as it would have only a few months ago.
Be it in January or next summer, it would seem like his days at the club are numbered.
