Paul Pogba has very nice memories of Manchester United, says agent

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has opened the door for him to return to Manchester United after his agent admitted that his client has "very dear and nice memories" of the Red Devils.

The 21-year-old left Old Trafford and joined the Serie A club on a free transfer in 2012. Since joining the Italian champions, he has emerged as one of the highly rated midfielders in Europe.

Pogba's form at Juventus has seen him attract interest from clubs in England and across Europe. United and Chelsea are set to be keen on signing him, while Spanish giants Real Madrid are in the race to secure his signature.

"Paul has always said he is not angry with Manchester United – you need to move on. So there is no personal grudge against Manchester United. On the contrary, he holds Manchester United very dear and has very nice memories," Mino Raiola told Sky Sports.

The French international's representative has ruled out any transfer in January, but has not ruled out a move after the end of the season. The Mirror reports that Pogba is valued to be around £75m and Raiola claims only eight clubs will be able to afford his client.

"Paul renewed his contract in Italy. There is a five-year deal with Juventus and what June and July brings, we will see in June and July," Pogba's agent said.

"He will stay here this window in Italy and after that it's also up to Juventus and up to himself to see what are the possibilities and what are the things to do."

"I have been in football long enough to say that I cannot foresee the future. Today Paul Pogba is the most expensive player if he would be on the market – that's the risk, that's normal; there are only a few clubs that can afford him."

"Let's say that I am aware of the interest that there is around Paul, obviously, and without naming them, everybody that knows a little bit about football knows that there are only eight clubs that can afford him. That's the eight clubs that will get into the scramble or the battle to have him," he added.

It is not the first time Pogba has been highly speaking about his former club as the Frenchman admitted that he still loves United. With Railoa's latest comments, it looks like the midfielder will be subjected to a bidding war between top European clubs.