Alex Ferguson hopeful of retaining youngster Paul Pogba
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is still hopeful of retaining young midfielder Paul Pogba.
The 18-year-old was introduced for his Barclays Premier League debut in United's win over Stoke last night as Ferguson opted to give Pogba some valuable experience.
It was a notable move on the day Ravel Morrison quit for West Ham and comes at a time when United are still trying to persuade Pogba to sign a new contract.
Italian giants Juventus are amongst the clubs who have expressed an interest in the French teenager, whom Ferguson has previously advised not to follow the money trail because if he makes it at Old Trafford, Pogba will be a very wealthy young man.
And the United boss confirmed talks were continuing and he was hopeful of a positive resolution.
"Pogba did very well," Ferguson told the BBC.
"The boy has great talent and tremendous physique for an 18-year-old. You can't believe it.
"We are negotiating his contract at the moment.
"It is a bit complicated at the moment because he has changed his agent a couple of times.
"But the boy wants to stay, that is obvious. Hopefully we can get it done soon."
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