Get the United transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United are hopeful the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo could convince Paul Pogba to commit his future to the club.
The feeling at hierarchical level at United is the return of Ronaldo is such a compelling statement of intent that it may persuade Pogba to stay.
Pogba, 28, has entered the last year of his contract and would be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with overseas clubs in the January transfer window, unless he agrees a new deal with United before then.
Ronaldo, 36, has become United's highest earner on £480,000-a-week, with David de Gea second on £375,000-a-week. Pogba is on £295,000-a-week.
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