Paul Pogba could be next Manchester United captain... but Wayne Rooney should stay at club, says Bryan Robson

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Manchester United legend Bryan Robson believes Paul Pogba is the ideal candidate to replace Wayne Rooney as the club's captain — but wants the striker to remain at Old Trafford.

Rooney, who became the skipper when Nemanja Vidic left in 2014, looks set to leave the club this summer after struggling for regular action under Jose Mourinho. 

His boyhood club Everton are interested in signing the England international while clubs in the MLS and Chinese Super League are also keeping a close eye on his situation in England. 

Paul Pogba has been training with the France team ahead of their friendly with Paraguay

The midfielder could be on the list of candidates to be the next Manchester United captain

But Robson, who enjoyed a trophy-laden 13-year spell with the European giants, would like to see Rooney continue his successful career in Manchester.

He told The Mirror: 'I would like Wayne to stay. He hasn't had a great season but he still has unbelievable ability.

'It comes down to how much desire he has got and how much he wants to break more records and keep going at United. Only Wayne can make that kind of decision.'

However, should Rooney opt for pastures new, former United midfielder Robson says Pogba is the man to take the captain's armband.

Wayne Rooney looks set to leave the club this summer after struggling for regular action

He added: 'I think Paul Pogba could be a captain for Manchester United, where he leads by example.

'I've got to say I've liked Ander Herrera's attitude. I think he's took it all board, trying to organise people and gee them up and gee the fans up when things haven't been going so well. Antonio Valencia has got that determination about him too.

'But with Paul, I still think that he has improved us — and I feel like he's going to improve again next year.'

United legend Bryan Robson says Pogba is the ideal candidate to replace Rooney as captain