Will Paul Pogba play for Man Utd again? World Cup winner's transfer future explained

Paul Pogba continues to run down his contract at Manchester United and, ahead of hitting free agency, may have played his last game for the Red Devils after picking up an untimely injury.

The World Cup-winning France international returned to Old Trafford for a second spell as part of a record-breaking £89 million ($112m) transfer package in 2016 and claimed Community Shield, League Cup and Europa League medals in his debut campaign.

Things have not played out as planned, though, for an enigmatic talent and he could walk away without taking in another appearance. Will that be the case? GOAL takes a look...

The 29-year-old midfielder picked up an unfortunate calf complaint during a Premier League clash with Liverpool on April 19.

He lasted less than 10 minutes of that contest before being forced from the field, with United’s interim boss Ralf Rangnick telling MUTV of Pogba’s problem on the back of a 4-0 defeat at Anfield: “He pulled his calf muscle and, as it seems right now, this will not be an injury like the one Fred has which will be gone in one week.”

The German went on to add at a press conference looking ahead to a trip to Arsenal when asked for a further update: “Paul Pogba is out, it seems after the scan it is very unlikely that he will play before the end of the season.

“The doctor told me it will take four weeks minimum and the last game is end of May, so I don’t think it will be very likely.”

At that stage it appeared as though Pogba’s second stint with United was over, but he has suggested on social media that a return to fitness could be made before the 2021-22 campaign comes to a close.

Absolutely gutted to not be able to help the team in today's game. I will work even harder to come back stronger and