Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Paul Pogba is enjoying his football ahead of Sunday's clash with Liverpool.
The midfielder is enjoying a superb run of form in the team and was once again on the scoresheet on Thursday as the Reds beat Roma 6-2 in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
"He knows my feelings about him and that I want him to stay," Solskjaer told reporters in the second half of his pre-match press conference.
“It's about creating an environment that we thrive in, a competitive environment and a team who challenge for trophies.
“He and Edinson [Cavani] are winners but they are also human beings and it's important that they enjoy coming in and enjoy playing for this team. If we can play like tonight [Thursday] against Liverpool, and they can feel our progress, our chances are probably bigger to keep them."
Solskjaer has known Pogba long before he was a global superstar and a World Cup winner, and the pair have worked together since the latter's time in the United Academy.
"I have worked with Paul now for a few years," the manager explained.
“I had him when he was a kid as well and I've always said I enjoy managing Paul; I enjoy coaching him, I enjoy talking to him and enjoy challenging him because he is a winner.
“He wants to be better, he has listened, and I think we can see that he is enjoying himself here as well.
“It is important that we treat each other with respect and I try to treat everyone with the same amount of respect, but there are players that you know from when they are younger, and it is easier to get a bond with them."
