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'Man Utd have had their trousers pulled down' - Souness slams Pogba impact

The former Liverpool player is not convinced of the France midfielder's worth and believes Jose Mourinho has no excuse for this season's failings

Manchester United 'had their trousers pulled down' when re-signing midfielder Paul Pogba for a world-record fee of £89 million, says player-turned-pundit Graeme Souness.

Pogba returned to Old Trafford in the summer following a successful four-year stint at Italian champions Juventus and initially struggled to live up to the expectations born from the staggering price tag.

The France international has impressed in spells under Jose Mourinho this season but has had his overall impact has been questioned by many.