There's a deciding factor in whether Paul Pogba could be on his way to Real Madrid this summer

By Conor Pope
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Despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s assurances about the Frenchman’s future, Manchester United stars face salary cuts if they do not qualify for the Champions League this season

Manchester United players face a cut in their salaries of up to 25% next season if they fail to secure Champions League qualification.

The belt-tightening could lead to some high-profile departures from Old Trafford – with Real Madrid likely to target midfield star Paul Pogba.

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Conor Pope
Conor Pope
Online Editor

Conor Pope is the former Online Editor of FourFourTwo, overseeing all digital content. He plays football regularly, and has a large, discerning and ever-growing collection of football shirts from around the world.

He supports Blackburn Rovers and holds a season ticket with south London non-league side Dulwich Hamlet. His main football passions include Tugay, the San Siro and only using a winter ball when it snows.