Pundits Jan Aage Fjortoft and Steve Nicol have slammed Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba talking up a move to Real Madrid.

Speaking after France's 7-1 friendly win over Ukraine, Pogba was asked about his United future and Real Madrid.

“Many things have been said," Pogba said. “Of course, every footballer would love to play for Real Madrid and would dream about that. It's a dream of mine, so why not one day?"

His comments did not sit well with former Premier League striker Fjortoft who fired a blistering shot at the 27-year-old.

“It's time that he shuts up and tries to do something on the pitch," he said on ESPN FC.

Former Liverpool right-back Steve Nicol was also on the show and he too waded in.

"I don't understand why players are so stupid," he said.

“Just because someone asked you a question, you don't have to answer it. If you do answer it, all you have to say is 'I'm happy at Manchester United, that's the only thing I'm thinking about', and that's the end of the story.

“I think it tells you more about Paul Pogba. I've actually been sticking up for him for a long time – probably the first two years of his time at Manchester United.

“But it's really clear, this guy has absolutely zero leadership in him, and you can tell."