Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri "counting on" Paul Pogba

Massimiliano Allegri watches on during the Serie A game between Milan and Juventus on April 9, 2016
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Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri claims that he is "counting on" reported Manchester United target Paul Pogba for the new season.

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has claimed that he is "counting on" Paul Pogba for the new season.

The France international has been strongly linked with a return to Manchester United in recent weeks, with the Red Devils believed to be prepared to offer a world-record £100m for their former midfielder.

However, Allegri has attempted to end the speculation surrounding Pogba's future by claiming that the 23-year-old will return to the Italian champions for pre-season training on August 7.

"The France internationals will return on August 7. Both [Patrice] Evra and Pogba? They are both Juventus players and I hope they will stay. I am counting on Pogba," Allegri told reporters.

Pogba is currently on holiday after helping France reach the final of Euro 2016.

Paul Pogba in action during the Champions League game between Juventus and Bayern Munich on February 22, 2016
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