FIFA stay quiet on Pogba deal probe

FIFA has yet to officially announce whether it is investigating Paul Pogba's world-record transfer from Juventus.

Several national newspapers claim football's world governing body has asked United for clarification on all aspects of Pogba's £89m move to the club last summer.

It is believed to be linked to claims that agent Mino Raiola pocketed £41m from the deal that took the France international to Old Trafford.

FIGURES

Although FIFA has yet to confirm whether it is looking into the figures, United appear relaxed about the situation.

A spokesman said: 'We don't comment on contracts.

"FIFA have had the documents since the transfer was completed last August.''

France international Pogba is in his second spell at United, having previously left Old Trafford in 2012 to move to Juve.

Meanwhile, fellow Reds forward Jesse Lingard expects Pogba to enjoy better luck in front of goal next season.

Midfielder Pogba has scored seven goals but also hit the woodwork on nine occasions since joining United last summer.

Lingard said: "It's obviously his first year (back) in the Premier League and it was going to take some getting used to.

"It's the luck he's had this season.

GOALS

"Everyone knows he's a world-class player, he's helped the team a lot and I don't see why he won't go on next season and score the goals he's missed this season."

Lingard believes France international Pogba will grow in influence next term as he settles into life in the Premier League.

Pogba (24) who was with United as a youth player before leaving for Juve in 2012, developed into one of the game's most dynamic midfielders during his time in Italy.

Lingard also knows the rest of the team need to do more to make the most of Pogba's work.

The England international said: "You see the power he has, the stature he possesses in midfield - no-one can get near him and when he plays those through balls we're always running for them.

"We need to finish more of them."

United are back in action tomorrow night when they host Celta Vigo in their Europa League semi-final second leg clash.

The Reds take a 1-0 advantage into the game following Marcus Rashford's winning strike in the first leg last week.