Barcelona's interest in Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba won't end this month.

The Irish Independent says Barcelona will continue to pursue Pogba after the summer transfer window closes on August 31, with the Spanish club well aware of the midfielder's issues at Manchester United.

Barcelona privately accept that United will not sell Pogba this month, but will continue their interest in the same way that led them to eventually sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool last January.

It is believed the deal is being driven by Pogba's agent Mino Raiola.

Barcelona are likely to return in January or even next summer with a vastly improved offer for the 25-year-old and will closely monitor both his mood and his relationship with Jose Mourinho in the meantime.