France internationals Pogba and Martial are being linked with their country’s richest club.

And that could give United the opportunity to sign Neymar, 26, who does not appear totally settled in Paris.

Any deal would see United having to trade both Pogba and Martial – plus around £50m for the Brazilian.

United, meanwhile, have taken steps to tie up their promising young goalkeepers.

Mourinho has turned down loan inquiries for third- choice keeper Joel Pereira, 21, who is in rise for a pay rise.