Manchester United have no intention of selling Paul Pogba, in January or next summer, as executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward deems the 25-year-old to be integral to the club’s plans on and off the pitch.

Juventus have been taking a close interest in Pogba’s situation amid reports of a £125­ million bid to bring the French World Cup winner back to Turin next month, two and a half years after his departure for Old Trafford.

Barcelona also have a long-standing interest in the midfielder, even if grave doubts have been cast over the ability of the Spanish champions to finance a move, while Paris St-Germain have been linked, too.

Pogba had been determined to quit Old Trafford while Jose Mourinho remained in charge after a complete breakdown in their relationship, which culminated in the Portuguese branding the player “a virus” during an extraordinary dressing room tirade after the 2-2 draw at Southampton on Dec 1.

But Mourinho’s sacking a week before Christmas has removed that obstacle and United are hoping the situation regarding their club record £89 million signing now begins to settle down and he can deliver his best form.