‘He plays for himself’ – Graeme Souness launches scathing attack on unsettled Manchester United star Paul Pogba
Souness went on to add that he felt Pogba was only in the United team to maintain his transfer value before the club can sell him
Graeme Souness has labelled Manchester United star Paul Pogba as a "selfish player" who "only plays for himself".
Speculation surrounding Pogba's future at Old Trafford has been rife in recent times with the latest reports emerging that the Frenchman is keen on a return to Juventus in the January transfer window.
The midfielder has struggled to live up to his £86million price tag in a United shirt but was one of France's best players at their World Cup winning campaign in the summer.
Ex-Manchester United player and talkSPORT's Alan Brazil said the club would be better off selling Pogba.
And Souness echoed this idea, adding he believes Pogba is only in the Red Devils team to maintain his transfer value until the club can sell him.
Writing in his column for, Souness said: "Pogba plays for himself, it’s all about how cool he looks, showing us how clever he is.
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"Tottenham’s midfielders, Christian Eriksen and Mousa Dembele, were different gravy — players who keep the ball and move it quickly.
";I reckon Pogba’s only in the team to maintain his transfer value until United can sell him, because he doesn’t merit his place for any other reason.
"Perhaps we’re now seeing the selfish player Fergie didn’t fancy first time round?"
Pogba, 25, caused controversy earlier this season by suggesting the fact he was not happy meant he could not give his best.
While the player remained tight lipped at what he's not happy about, it's widely thought those comments are linked to his ongoing feud with United boss Jose Mourinho.
Souness added: "Pogba has rejected the olive branch of the captaincy. “If you’re not happy, you can’t give your best,” he said, after the opening win over Leicester. 'There are things I cannot say, otherwise I’ll get fined.'
"I cannot imagine he’s keeping his counsel in the dressing room, though."