Waching daily Nov 3 2018

 Manchester United boss Mourinho has clashed repeatedly with Pogba over the last 12 months, with Barcelona now keen to capitalise

 The Catalan giants have supposedly seen a swap deal involving Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes fail

 But, despite that, Manchester United face a fight to keep Pogba whose strained relationship with Mourinho may lead to an Old Trafford exit

 However, Catalan newspaper Sport say Mourinho has intervened over the 25-year-old's future

 And he has supposedly vetoed a possible move for the World Cup winner. On his day, the France international is one of the best midfielders in world football

 However, Pogba has blown hot and cold during his second spell at United, failing to show the same consistency he did at Juventus

 Sport say Barcelona, while wanting to sign the United star, feel a deal is currently unrealistic

 And that is because United would have less than 48 hours to sign a replacement with the Premier League transfer window shutting on Thursday (5pm)

 However, Barca will maintain their interest in the player even if there is a 0.01 per cent chance of a move being agreed, it is claimed

 Mourinho reportedly feels Pogba his key to his project despite their differences over the last 12 months

 And he now looks set to remain at United despite claims the Red Devils have earmarked Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as a potential replacement

 Meanwhile, Red Devils legend Rio Ferdinand has told United not to sell Pogba to Barcelona

 He tweeted: "Don't you dare allow this ED. #MUFC is Pogba's home!! "Silence these rumours ASAP & get @AlderweireldTob through the door

" Pogba has recently returned to United training after spending the last few weeks on holiday in Los Angeles

 But Friday's Premier League opener against Leicester may come too soon, with Andreas Pereira and Fred expected to start instead

Who is Manchester United star and Barcelona target Paul Pogba? Age: 25 Country: France Honours: Serie A (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) Coppa Italia (2015, 2016) Supercoppa Italiana (2013, 2015) EFL Cup (2017) Europa League (2017) World Cup (2018)