Soccer-Solskjaer hopes Man Utd resurgence can convince Pogba, Cavani to stay

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa League - Semi Final First Leg - Manchester United v AS Roma - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - April 29, 2021 Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble

(Reuters) - Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he hopes the club's progress this season will convince French midfielder Paul Pogba and Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani to extend their stay at Old Trafford.

The contract of World Cup winner Pogba, who joined United from Juventus for 89 million pounds ($122.94 million) in 2016, is set to run out in 2022.