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'It is very difficult' - Juventus go cold on Pogba return

Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici says Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba's return to the Serie A champions is "very difficult" to foresee.

The France international has continually been linked with resuming his career at the Allianz Stadium since leaving for Old Trafford in 2016 for £89 million ($114m).

Indeed, Pogba's return to Italy appeared inevitable earlier this season amid a series of public fallings-out with Jose Mourinho.

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But the sacking of the Portuguese boss and appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been the catalyst for the 25-year-old's return to form and reports that he wants to sign a new contract with the 20-time English champions.