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Manchester United star Paul Pogba in action against Watford.

'That's the beauty of Paul' - Solskjaer wants influential Pogba amid Madrid links

Amid outside interest, the manager praised the midfielder as he outlined his plans for the Manchester United star.

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER wants Paul Pogba to be influential at Old Trafford as the Manchester United star continues to be linked with La Liga giants Real Madrid.

Zinedine Zidane has made no secret of his appreciation for Pogba, who said it would be a “dream” to play for the Real Madrid head coach during the international break.

Pogba and his United team-mates struggled in an underwhelming 2-1 Premier League victory over Watford on Saturday – Solskjaer’s first match since being appointed manager on a permanent basis.

And amid Madrid’s interest, Solskjaer praised Pogba as he outlined his plans for the France World Cup winner in Manchester.

“We want Paul to be both on and off the ball a good player for us,” Solskjaer said.

“We want him to be influential with the way we play. Sometimes that means up as an eight into the box, sometimes to control the game, drop down deeper.

“Against Watford he had to drop down to get a hold of the ball. Every single game is going to be different until the end of the season.

“We haven’t really nailed down one way of playing. We’ve got three or four different ways of playing. That’s the beauty of Paul – that he can do both.”

Solskjaer also responded to former boss Louis van Gaal’s claims that United have been guilty of “park-the-bus tactics” under the Norwegian.

Next up for Manchester United is a meeting with Wolves tomorrow before the focus turns towards a clash with Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals.

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    Jan 16th 2015, 10:40 AM

    Getting Jermaine Defoe and swapping him for Jozy Altidore is probably one of the best transfer deals ever.

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    Jan 16th 2015, 10:43 AM

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    Jan 16th 2015, 11:21 AM

    Take it from me, Defoe will not score against Spurs. Mainly due to the fact I have put money it!!

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    Jan 17th 2015, 9:43 AM

    It will be great to see Defo back at WHL ..but wish it was for us …He would be great back up for Harry Kane ..While Soldado trys to find his boots.

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