Pogba remains candidate for Manchester United captaincy, says Solskjær | Soccer

Paul Pogba is a surprise candidate to become captain of Manchester United, said Ole Gunnar Solskjær.

The midfielder tries to escape by force before closing the porthole of the transfer, August 8, while Real Madrid is interested in buying it. Pogba, who played in the second half of United's 2-0 win against Perth Glory on Saturday, could receive the armband if he stayed.

When asked if Pogba was in the study, Solskjær replied, "Yeah. He does not have [been decided]. So we have a lot of possibilities there and we will announce at the beginning of the season. "Asked about the qualities of the Frenchman for the role, the manager added:" Well, I do not think that requires an explanation. We will discuss it later. "

Ashley Young, however, will lead the team when selected. "Of course, we will have a good evaluation, see how the pre-season goes, so we go," said the 46-year-old athlete. "But as you saw [against Perth]Ashley will wear it when he plays until we choose someone, yes. "

Last season, Pogba was vice-captain of Jose Mourinho before the predecessor of Solskjær removed it in the fall because of the fall of the duo. After the victory, Pogba refused to speak. "No need," he told reporters.

While central defender Harry Maguire of Leicester City is a target for transfers, Solskjær has refused to provide additional information on these transfers. "I think you have to talk to Ed [Woodward, executive vice-chairman] or others, "said the Norwegian. "At the moment, I can not give you updates, no. Timing is obviously a problem, but we are working, as I said before, so of course we are optimistic. "

New recruits Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka played the first half before Solskjaer sent a different XI after the break. "The two new guys have done well, Dan and Aaron," said Solskajer, who confirmed that Luke Shaw was suffering from a hamstring problem. "You had Mason [Greenwood]Angel [Gomes], Jimmy [Garner], Chongy [Tahith Chong] – you know, the young boys – they also showed that they could succeed as Man United players and that the more experienced ones did a job because we had 45 minutes of most and that's it. was a professional workout for everyone. "

Marcus Rashford and James Garner's goals in the second half ensured victory in front of 50,206 spectators.

Meanwhile, United's first team coach, Mark Dempsey, has to return to England from Perth after being hospitalized on Friday because of the "intensity" of the club's pre-season tour. The 55-year-old got sick at the team's Crown Towers earlier in the week.

"Mark Dempsey will leave the hospital as a result of an evaluation and treatment," reads a statement from the club. "Because of the intensity of the tour schedule, we decided it was best for him to go home."

Dempsey was appointed coach of the first team by Solskjær, the coach having previously employed him as badistant for two episodes at the head of Molde and Cardiff City. On Friday, The Sun reported that Dempsey's wife, Susan, said she was suffering from exhaustion and dehydration. "So all's well, I just talked to her now," she told the newspaper.