His long-time team-mate in Madrid, Raphael Varane, is another player whose stock has plummeted this term, with links to Saudi Arabia intensifying ahead of his deal expiring in June.
Manchester United's 2-2 draw and subsequent penalty shootout defeat against Derby hardly provided cause for optimism ahead of what increasingly looks likely to be an imminent post-Pogba future, but Mourinho's track record suggests he is unlikely
"We're ready as a team to deliver for the fans. The most important thing is for us to win the tournament because we are the most deserving as of now to win it.
The Reds' Europa League journey ended at the hands of Atalanta BC in midweek, while Marco Silva's men have had a week to dissect an eye-catching 2-0 triumph over West Ham United.
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