Massimiliano Allegri has moved to end speculation over Paul Pogba's future, insisting Juventus are "counting" on the player next season.
The France international is a key transfer target for Manchester United, with the Premier League giants ready with a £100 million deal and wages of £12m per year.
Pogba is understood to be unsure on a return to Old Trafford and Allegri is hopeful the midfielder, who remains on holiday following France's run to the Euro 2016 final, will stay put.
"The France internationals will return on August 7. Both Evra and Pogba? They are both Juventus players and I hope they will stay," Allegri added.
"I am counting on Pogba."
Meanwhile, Juventus director Fabio Paratici has revealed the Serie A champions are prepared for the exits of Pogba and Manchester City target Leonardo Bonucci.
The club also insist United are yet to make contact over a possible deal for Pogba despite the recent increased speculation.
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- Goal