Breaking news:Manchester United have already identified their 'powerful' £101m Paul Pogba replacement

The 28-year-old is fast approaching the final

 six months of his contract, and United might already 

know who's going to replace him.

In a world that has plenty of surprises, I think it 

would be a big shock if Paul Pogba decided 

to stay at Manchester United. 

The 28-year-old midfielder has less than 12 

months remaining on his current contract and 

on the face of things, you'd have to question 

why he'd want to extend his stay at Old Trafford. 

Pogba has caused a split in the United fanbase 

regarding his performances. Whilst a lot of people

 recognise his world-class talents, there is still a 

question mark over him. Some believe he doesn't 

put in consistent performances to warrant a place

 of legendary status at the club. 

I think it speaks volumes that Pogba has been at 

United since 2016 and still, there isn't an individual

 chant for him from the Old Trafford crowd. When 

you consider that Bruno Fernandes has one, and 

he's been here for just over a year and a half, it's 

quite telling.

Personally, I think Pogba is a great player, but 

do I think he's worth the hassle he brings? Of 

course, it's not his own fault, but I feel United 

would be better off having a player who causes 

no controversy. Otherwise, it just means people 

start to question your loyalty to the club. 

There's been plenty of talk regarding who 

would move for Pogba and if United are to get

 any sort of money for him, they'd have to make

 a sale in the January transfer window.

Another big talking point that comes with a 

Pogba sale would be around who United would

 replace him with, but, based on who've they've

 tried to sign in the recent past, I think they've 

already identified the perfect candidate.

18-year-old Bellingham is one of the biggest

 talents in world football and plays as a box-

to-box midfielder for both club and country. 

He's been recently receiving plaudits once again

 after putting in a phenomenal performance in 

England's 10-0 victory over San Marino. 

Bellingham maintained a passing accuracy of 

93 percent, completed three successful dribbles, 

made two interceptions and even scored a goal, 

which was unfortunately ruled out by VAR.

His performance impressed so many people 

and even Roy Keane was full of praise for him, 

labelling Bellingham as a 'strong, powerful boy.'

When Speaking about Bellingham's chances of 

making the 2022 World Cup, Keane said: 

"Absolutely, he has got a great chance.

"He is playing week in and week out for a top 

club and the potential for this kid, it is scary.

"I saw him recently in a Champions League

 game for Dortmund and he was producing 

passes that I didn't think he had in his locker

 quite yet.

"We are not seeing him week in week out, only

 the Champions League games but the potential

 for this boy...

"He is a good size and he looks like a footballer, 

a strong powerful boy.

"Gareth (Southgate, England manager) must 

be rubbing his hands."

United know all about Bellingham's potential, 

having tried to sign him from Birmingham City in 

2020.

Bellingham was taking on a tour around 

United's training facilities alongside his family

 and was even greeted by Sir Alex Ferguson, 

who was brought in to persuade the youngster

 to join the club. 

It was a race between and Dortmund for his 

signature, but eventually, Bellingham chose 

a move to Germany, where he thought he'd 

get more game time - a crucial element to any 

decision-making for a teenager. 

There's no doubt that United will be in for 

Bellingham at the next available opportunity, 

but will have to move quickly as he's being eyed

 up by a host of clubs around the world.