Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he's counting on Paul Pogba for next season - and beyond.

The Norwegian is adamant Pogba will remain beyond the transfer window - and believes the France international will be vital to his plans as he bids to knock Liverpool off their perch.

“I am certain that they can play well together because they have proven both in training in the games when they play together that it's exciting," said the United manager.

“I don't think you can ever question Paul's professionalism. He is a very very professional boy and he lives his life the right way. He wants to be the best he can be.

“He knows he's a special talent and he doesn't want to, in five or ten years' time, look back and think I didn't make the most of it.

“He is already a World Cup winner. He has won things with Juventus and us so I'm not surprised by his enthusiasm and dedication to us.

“Yes we are looking to keep Paul here and we are looking to keep the best players here anyway.

“You want to give Paul the chance to get 100 percent fit and back to his best. He has been out for so long, but I think it says everything about the quality of the boy in his performances."