Paul Pogba has returned to Manchester United to train following the termination of his contract with Serie A giants Juventus, but the Frenchman is still in search of a new home regardless.
It has been a fall from grace for the World Cup winner, but things look on the up for the midfielder. A torrid time following a suspension from football which has now been overturned is coming to an end, and Pogba can look to start playing football again in January.
Before all that, he has to find someone willing to give him a chance as he has been allowed to train at Manchester United, a place he once called home. While there are suitors for Pogba, it remains to be seen if any are of interest to him, with the termination of his contract with Juventus confirmed for the end of November.
Paul Pogba wants to return to the Premier League.
While he is training with the Red Devils, it does not mean that will be where he calls home. His time with United was not one that fans had much to write home about despite some trophy success, and his exit seemed permanent.
The 30-year-old has been linked with moves to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr and MLS side Inter Miami, but he is reportedly not keen on those despite the opportunity to play alongside two footballing greats. Pogba has already played with Cristiano Ronaldo during his time at Old Trafford, but still seems to feel he can play in the Premier League, which leaves him reportedly set to snub offers from Ronaldo and Messi’s sides.
According to Sportskeeda, he is keen on another Premier League stint, with teams like Aston Villa, Bournemouth and West Ham United mentioned as possible destinations. He seems to be a gamble for a top team to take on, which could be why one does not seem to look like it will materialise. Title hopefuls Arsenal have made a name for turning around talents who have been through hard times, but the Gunners have been warned away, and Arteta’s side would be wise to follow the warning they have been issued.
“If I was a Premier League manager, there are no circumstances under which I would take a punt on bringing in Paul Pogba. He’s only played 39 games since the 2021/22 season,”
Fichajes have reported that Paul Pogba is a target for West Ham United and Newcastle United, and he could be a good option as part of a squad, but he would have to be willing to take a pay cut; you would imagine.
Should Manchester United consider a return for Paul Pogba?
The short answer here is no. United would be wise to steer clear of Pogba this time around. The side has taken chances on him before that proved to be expensive with the fee they paid Juventus to get him back a second time, only to release him for a second time.
This time, they should use those lessons; they are beginning a new era with INEOS and Ruben Amorim, both of whom are likely to be looking at a clear-out in the upcoming transfer windows. At 30, there is little he could offer the side, which is already looking at getting one ageing midfielder out in Casemiro.
While he would prove to be a senior figure for a squad comprised of young faces, that should be a reason to keep him away rather than bringing him in. Paul Pogba has been one of United’s most expensive mistakes, and there are likely few who would agree with him returning to Old Trafford.