Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that Manchester United want to keep Paul Pogba as he hopes to 'work him back to his best' over the following months.

The Norwegian was full of praise for Pogba when speaking ahead of Friday's clash against Spurs, calling the Frenchman 'one of the best midfielders in the world'.

And it seems the Red Devils boss would like Pogba to stay at Old Trafford for the long-term.

"Of course Paul has had his difficult season this year with loads of injuries, but I can see his mentality and focus now that he is fit, training and available, that he is ready to play again and to prove he has always had quality," Solskjaer said.

"He is one of the best midfielders in the world so hopefully we can get that going as soon as possible.

"I want the same from Paul as from all the others - that we give our best, and Paul is one of the best midfielders in the world so we expect him to gradually improve as he gets more and more game time.

"Gradually over these next few months we can work him up back to his best. Paul has had a very good career. He is a World Cup winner and we want to have that leadership on the pitch as well."