Paul Pogba has urged Adnan Januzaj to stay with Manchester United when his loan ends with Sunderland.

Januzaj, who has 18 months left on his United contract, is keen to give it one last go at the Theatre of Dreams.

He said: “Paul is a great player. He made a different choice but eventually he was successful and he has returned. He remains a great player.

“He's a very good friend. At United, we were always together. We went to dinner together, played the PlayStation. He was a brother to me.

“Of course, Paul asks if I'll be back at Manchester United. He wants to play with me. But I am now at Sunderland and I have to do what's right for the club.

“These are decisions from above. I'm a professional footballer and I have to remain professional and work."