Manchester United target Paul Pogba tells fans he is staying at Juventus

Paul Pogba celebrates scoring during the Serie A game between Milan and Juventus on April 9, 2016
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Paul Pogba tells fans in New York that he will stay at Juventus, despite being heavily linked with a move to Manchester United.

Paul Pogba has told fans in New York that he will stay at Juventus this season, despite being widely linked with a world-record transfer to Manchester United.

It has been claimed in recent weeks that the 23-year-old is on the verge of joining Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford in a £112m deal, which would make him the most expensive footballer in history.

Reports in Italy have suggested that the deal could eventually cost United £226m with add-ons, bonuses and salary.

However, there is yet to be an official announcement regarding the move, and now the player himself has thrown a spanner into the works by seemingly telling two supporters that he will remain with the Serie A giants.

During a holiday break in New York, Pogba was approached by two members of the IFTV channel, who asked him outside of his hotel if he was staying at Juve.

While signing a Juventus ball, the France international replied: "Yeah."

Pogba's trip to the US city raised eyebrows as it coincided with Real Madrid's visit as part of the club's pre-season tour.

Madrid have previously been linked with the midfielder's signature.

Juventus' French midfielder Paul Pogba celebrates after scoring a goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Genoa and Juventus on September 20, 2015
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