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Mino Raiola has criticised Manchester United for failing to take a stand against what the agent perceives to be unfair criticism of Paul Pogba's recent behaviour.
Raiola insists Pogba has been "respectful and professional" with United despite his desire to leave the club this summer.
Pogba, United's record signing, has travelled with the squad to Australia to kick-off their pre-season tour amid speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid.
That is despite the fact Raiola, the player's agent, said last week that everyone at Old Trafford is aware that Pogba wants to leave and that he was "in the process" of arranging a move for the midfielder.
Now Raiola has defended his client while questioning why United have not spoken out against criticism of the France international.
"The player has done nothing wrong, he has been respectful and professional in every way," Raiola said in a statement released to talkSPORT.
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"The club knows his feeling for a long time, it is a shame other people only like to criticise without the right information and I'm also sorry that the club does not take any position against this.
"Hopefully there will soon be a satisfying solution for all parties."
Pogba trained with his Manchester United team-mates in Australia as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side got their pre-season tour under way.
Three years after returning to Old Trafford in what was a world-record deal, the 26-year-old admitted during the off-season that this "could be a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else."
Standard Sport understands that United are interested in Southampton's £18million-rated midfielder Mario Lemina, with Arsenal and Leicester City also keen.
Additional reporting by the Press Association.