Max Allegri: 'I did nothing to keep to Paul Pogba'

Pogba joined United last summer from Juventus in a world record deal worth €105 million (£89.3 million) after helping the Italian side win four Serie A titles in a row as well as the Coppa Italia on two occasions.

Despite Pogba's importance to Juventus, Allegri has revealed in an interview with Sky Italia that when he was told by his board how much United were offering he didn't try to keep the midfielder.

“Pogba or Paulo Dybala? Dybala’s game is easier on the eye, but Pogba is extraordinary because he has physicality and technique.

“I did nothing to keep Pogba, because when the club told me the numbers…”