Jose Mourinho says Paul Pogba star could play as a centre half

Manchester United's French striker Anthony Martial (L) embraces Manchester United's French midfielder Paul Pogba (R) as he celebrates scoring their second goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League group A football match between Manchester United and Fenerbahce at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on October 20, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / OLI SCARFF

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has hinted £89m midfielder Paul Pogba could solve his defensive headache, saying Frenchman could be a "phenomenal central defender".

The Red Devils have been dealt a major blow with the news that Eric Bailly looks set to miss two months after suffering a knee injury during Sunday's 4-0 defeat to Chelsea.