Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he thinks Paul Pogba will still be at the club next season - but cannot guarantee it.
The 26-year-old France midfielder - who is contracted until July 2021 - has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.
He has scored 24 goals in 83 league appearances for United since rejoining from Juventus in 2016 and was named in the PFA Team of the Year on Thursday.
"I think he will be here next season," said Solskjaer.
"Paul has done fantastic for us. We want him to do well. He is a leader in the dressing room.
"If I could guarantee I would say yes. You can't guarantee but I think he will be."
Speaking at a news conference before United's game against Chelsea on Sunday (16:30 BST), Solskjaer also said he had no intention of dropping goalkeeper David de Gea despite a succession of recent mistakes.
Against Manchester City on Wednesday, Bernardo Silva's low shot went inside De Gea's near post and the keeper was at fault when Leroy Sane's drive went straight through him.
"I trust David. He is best player we have had for the last six or seven years. He will be fine," Solskjaer said.
He revealed midfielder Ander Herrera may be available for Sunday's game after a hamstring injury.
Former Real Madrid hero Claude Makelele reckons Paul Pogba would flourish at the Bernabeu if he joins from Manchester United this summer.
Pogba has been strongly linked with a summer switch to the Spanish giants, and Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is a long-term admirer of the star.
The midfielder has endured a tough season at Old Trafford but that seemingly hasn’t put Madrid off, who are preparing for a huge squad overhaul at the end of the season.
Madrid are also reportedly keeping tabs on Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe, though it remains to be seen if the French giants would be willing to sell.
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