United deny ‘stealing’ Pogba from Le Havre

MANCHESTER UNITED have dismissed claims they have ‘stolen’ teenage midfielder Paul Pogba from French club Le Havre.

United have been accused of offering ‘very large’ sums to the 16-year-old’s parents to induce him to end a contract he has until the end of this season.

An angry Le Havre statement – under the heading ‘Manchester United steal Paul Pogba from HAC (Le Havre)’ – read: “This act is even more unacceptable as it comes from a club with such stature. Le Havre wishes to express its indignation regarding the dealings of Manchester United’sdirectors in relation to the young Paul Pogba.