Former France international Bacary Sagna has criticised Manchester United fans for their treatment of Paul Pogba.

The midfielder is being linked with an exit from Old Trafford with his contract set to expire next summer.

And Sagna thinks his compatriot has been poorly treated by the club's supporters.

"I love Paul and the way he plays. I don't want to speak for him, but it seems like things have been a little difficult between him and the fans at times because they expect so much from him," he told Metro.co.uk via freebets.com.

"They want him to be perfect because he's so charismatic on the pitch and can create so much space they want him to do everything. A bit like now with Ronaldo.

"Pogba got a lot of stick for his recent sending off [during United's 5-0 defeat to Liverpool], yes it was a bad tackle, but he's trying to fight and get the ball back for the team.

"What do you want him to do, just stand and watch? People think he doesn't care, that he's smiling but knowing him he was disappointed.

"I don't know if he belongs at Manchester United. I'd love to see him shining in the team – he loves Manchester."