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Sir Alex Ferguson’s former assistant coach Rene Meulensteen and ex-Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford have both told Paul Pogba that it;s time he should leave the club following the woeful 1-0 loss to Everton on Saturday.

The France star was one of several United players who struggled in the surprise defeat to the struggling Toffees at Goodison Park. Anthony Gordon’s first-half strike was the difference as Everton boosted their hopes of avoiding the drop and dented the Red Devils’ Champions League aspirations.

Pogba has once again flattered to deceive this season, with his contract set to expire this summer. And Beckford believes it’s time for United to call time on their record signing.

“‘Players like Paul Pogba have come into Manchester United for humongous money,” Beckford told Stadium Astro.

“I’m one of his biggest fans because technically he’s one of the best in the world. I just don’t think he’s suited to Premier League football where the pace of the game is very quick and intense.

“A lot of money has been spent at United but in the wrong areas and on the wrong players, and that’s something they need to look at going forward.

“I think Pogba will leave [in the summer] and that will be the right decision because we’ve seen how good he is at Juventus and with France – that’s the player I want to see but I don’t think we will see that at United. I think he’ll leave for those reasons.”

Pogba called out of Man Utd commitment

Asked if Pogba’s Old Trafford return was a failure Meulensteen added: “Failure is a big word but has Pogba lived up to the expectations? I don’t think so.

“He knew what the expectations were when he came back, to compete for the Premier League and the Champions League.

“Not everything has clicked with the players around him or the system, does he actually suit the Premier League?

“What frustrated me a little bit is Paul has never really outspoken his commitment to United. He’s never came out there and said he’s going to stay and bring United back to where they belong.

“There’s always been issues over his future and that doesn’t sit well with the fans. It’s not just one player though. There’s many more issues that need to be addressed before United are going to get back on the right track.

“Since he’s come back it hasn’t really happened for him or Manchester United. I think he will leave now.”

The loss as Goodison now means United trail fourth-placed Tottenham by six points with seven games remaining.

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