Four things Paul Pogba’s three-finger gesture towards the Manchester United bench could've meant

Football is an ever-evolving sport and goal celebrations are testament to that.

Gleeful pats on the back and handshakes were replaced by raised arms and knee slides, and we now find ourselves in a position where computer game-themed jigs and masks being unveiled from players’ shinpads have become the norm.

Some will call it unnecessary but it’s all just a bit of fun. And what’s football without fun?

Paul Pogba is no stranger to the occasional extravagant goal celebration (cut to Graeme Souness’ fist clenching tighter and tighter) but the aftermath of his jubilation having opened the scoring against Burnley on Wednesday night was even more intriguing than the celebration itself.

The Frenchman appeared to gesture towards Ralf Rangnick and the Manchester United bench, sticking three fingers up (yes, three, thank goodness) as he trotted back to his own half.

We can often be guilty of reading too much into the most innocent of incidents in football, but Pogba’s gesture must have meant something.

Here are a few things we think the World Cup winner could have been referring to.

Three more years?

Of all the theories to have been bandied about on social media over the past 24 hours or so, this is the overwhelming favourite.

With less than six months remaining on his current deal, Pogba is edging closer to making the second United exit of his career.

Rangnick recently confessed it was too early to know whether any of the United stars who are out of contract this summer will remain at the club, but could Pogba’s gesture towards the United boss be a sign that he’s willing to pen fresh terms? Three more years, perhaps?

Play me in a three?

Rangnick hasn't been afraid to chop and change his side since being appointed as interim boss.