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Pogba in contention for Man Utd captaincy despite Real Madrid speculation

Paul Pogba is still under consideration for the Manchester United captaincy despite admitting that he was ready to leave the club.

The Red Devils are on the lookout for a new club captain after Antonio Valencia was released at the end of last season.

Injury restricted the Ecuador international to just nine appearances in all competitions last campaign, with Ashley Young regularly taking the armband in his absence.

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Young again led the team out for their first pre-season game of the summer against Perth Glory in Australia on Saturday, though manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says a permanent skipper will not be appointed until after their final pre-season friendly against AC Milan on August 3.