Paul Pogba WON'T be sold by Man Utd because he's worth too much to the club commercially

Manchester United won't sell Paul Pogba - because selling him would be too bigger a blow to the club in the global financial markets.

The midfielder is said to be unsettled at Old Trafford and is eyeing a move to Barcelona.

But United dare not sell him, according to the Daily Mail, unless they can get a replacement with the same commercial clout.

With that type of player costing more than £100m in today's market, the United top brass are said to be keen to keep hold of the Frenchman.

After winning the World Cup Pogba, with his distinctive hairstyles, is one of the most recognised footballers in the world.

His image sells merchandise and the commercially-driven United would be reluctant to give that up, even if he is under-performing on the field.

With that in mind United will shelve any plans to sell Pogba, especially as his touted replacement Gareth Bale - another adidas-sponsored footballer - no longer seems to be on the market.

Bale has the necessary clout to take over the 25-year-old's commercial appeal and United would be hard-pressed to attract another like Neymar for example.

In means they will keep hold of Pogba, even if he does divide opinion.

 After Manchester United's demoralising Champions League loss to Juventus , where they were second best for most of the match, Pogba decided to be snapped with Juan Cuadrado, while holding a Juventus gift bag.

Some would say that's a harmless way to commiserate after a match. Show there were no hard feelings with old friends...

Although others, including this fan who took to twitter, would say: "This is everything wrong with United at the minute... just lost a CL game at home but all the high fives and hugs with mates.

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