Paul Pogba: Manchester City considering signing returning star

Manchester City have reportedly explored a move for Paul Pogba ahead of the former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder’s return next year.

According to The Independent, City have been studying a possible move for the 31-year-old, who will be able to play again from March 11 after his four-year suspension for increased testosterone levels was recently reduced to 18 months. .

However, Pogba, a World Cup winner with France in 2018, is believed to be reluctant to join the Premier League champions given his links to City’s red rivals.

Pogba is currently a free agent following his departure from Juventus in November, and City manager Pep Guardiola is believed to be a long-time admirer of his.

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Given Rodri’s absence through injury and City’s poor run of results, it has been suggested that Pogba could present a possible solution for Guardiola.

However, any potential move in the New Year may depend on the outcome of City’s Premier League hearing, which concluded last week, with a verdict expected in February. City insists on its innocence.

Reports of City’s interest in Pogba come just a week after compatriot Adrien Rabiot said he would like Pogba to join him at Marseille in Ligue 1.

Rabiot made 27 appearances alongside him for France and Juve between 2016 and 2023, and told DAZN (via RMC) after Marseille’s 2-0 league win at Saint-Etienne: “Of course I would like to play with Paul.

“We had the opportunity to rub shoulders with Juventus, where we didn’t have the opportunity to play together much because he had a lot of problems.

“I felt a little disappointed. We strongly invite you to come and play for Olympique de Marseille. What we are implementing is really very important.”