5 contenders for the captaincy role at Manchester United next season

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#4 Paul Pogba

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Jose has praised Pogba's leadership qualities

The £89 million man was the stand-in captain for the game against Leicester City with Jose earmarking him as a future captain. Being a vocal presence in the United midfield, he is a candidate to replace Michael Carrick.

With Mourinho looking to build a team around the Frenchman, the 25-year-old has the potential and arrogance to follow in the footsteps of former captains like Roy Keane and Bryan Robson who played in midfield. Being a former youth player, he would be a popular choice among fans. Making him skipper would end any suggestions of a player-manager rift as well.

However, on the downside, handing Pogba the captaincy could possibly add baggage to a player already weighed down by his price tag.

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