Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United should SELL Paul Pogba this summer.

Reports in the English, French and Spanish press have indicated that Real Madrid want Pogba this summer.

He is seen as a player who will spearhead their rebuild, along with Eden Hazard.

And Carragher believes it may be time for United to cash in on Pogba.

"This is no knee-jerk reaction against Pogba because of his performance at Everton last week, or after seeing his average contribution to the Manchester derby," wrote Carragher in the Telegraph.

"The knee-jerking came from those who argued we would see him flourish and inspire United to a higher standard because of a few good games after Mourinho left.

"United have a choice. Pogba has two years left on his current deal - with the club having an option for a third.

"If they do not sell Pogba they will have to offer him a new contract over the next year or two. What will he demand? Around £400,000 a week? Is he worth it?

"There has been enough damage done to United on the field since Ferguson's retirement. The idea of them pandering to a player who has done nothing to warrant comparison with past and modern greats would cause even more damage to United's reputation off the pitch.

"The greatest clubs - of which United will always be one - thrive when footballers are grateful to be there, not when the club yields to the players.

"Solskjaer has to ask himself many searching questions about numerous members of his squad. It comes down to this: 'What will United be losing if this player goes?'

"In Pogba's case, they will gain far more."