Manchester United want to have a final decision on Paul Pogba's future at Old Trafford made by Christmas.
The midfielder has entered the final 12 months of his current contract at the club and would be free to talk to other clubs in January.
United bosses are desperate to avoid having the saga drag out over the second half of the season to prevent it overshadowing any success Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might achieve this term.
Manchester United want Paul Pogba's future at Old Trafford to be sorted by Christmas
They have been in regular conversation with agent Mino Raiola in an attempt to thrash out terms on a new contract which could reach £400,000-a-week, according to The Sun.