Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Juventus and PSG have begun talks to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
Pogba joined Manchester United from Juventus for a then-world-record fee of £89 million. He was expected to be the player around whom the club would build a team that could win the Premier League title.
The Frenchman has, however, failed to live up to the expectations during his time with the club. He has been heavily criticized for his lack of consistency, commitment, work rate, and off-field antics. Pogba has once again endured a season that has been marred by injuries and inconsistent performances. He is expected to run down his deal and become a free agent this summer.
Romano has revealed that the midfielder's agent will meet with Juventus officials in Turin on Monday. The Frenchman's salary demands could, however, hamper a return to the Bianconeri.
PSG have also held talks with his agent over a potential move. Manchester City were linked with a shock move for Pogba, but Romano has claimed that the 29-year-old is 'not tempted' by a move to the Etihad Stadium.
"Paul Pogba's agent will be in Turin on Monday to meet with Juventus, per @DiMarzio. Salary still the main issue for potential comeback, while Pogba is exploring options. Paris-Saint Germain are also in talks with Pogba agents, while Paul is NOT tempted by Man City," said Romano on Twitter.
Pogba is earning £15 million per year at Manchester United. He will have to take a major pay cut if he is to join Juventus. Juventus are believed to be willing to offer the Frenchman a £6.5 million per year salary package, according to Alfredo Pedulla, as per Football Italia. PSG, on the other hand, are ready to offer him a salary in double figures.
Juventus could hold the upper hand over PSG in the race to sign Manchester United's Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba could prefer a return to Juventus over a move to PSG due to the success he enjoyed with the Bianconeri and their current manager Massimiliano Allegri during his time with the club.
He joined Juventus from Manchester United in the summer of 2012. Pogba went on to develop into one of the best central midfielders in the world during his time in Turin.
He helped the club win four consecutive Serie A titles, two Coppa Italias, and reached the final of the 2014-15 Champions League. The 29-year-old enjoyed a close relationship with Massimiliano Allegri, who was able to get the best out of him in their two seasons together at the Allianz Stadium.
Paul Pogba has endured a difficult time at Manchester United during which he has been deployed in a multitude of positions and has been unable to realize his full potential. He will, therefore, be keen to reunite with a manager who knows how to use him.
4c4dFELIX
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Meanwhile, Barbers in Manchester are in panic mode hearing Pogba possible move away.
Not funny dude
GodCool
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Meanwhile, Barbers in Manchester are in panic mode hearing Pogba possible move away.
Sunji1
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He is not a MANU star. He ceased to be long time . The guy wanted to go we force his hands and he never delivered. The only things he did better is to criticize MANU when when away with France. So he has been a free agent long time not a MANU star
Tozcdekpr
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Anyone pls sign him fast We don't want him in Club
Whaaaaaat! Don’t say that again, okay.
Fidleo2
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he has done real well at Manchester United but injury has prevented people for seeing his worth I think he should go to another club that will value him
CoreAD7
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Ronaldo,he is bigger the MC
If anything saying Cristiano is the problem this is illogical senseless and clearly hates towards him coz He also rested and benched few matches in which team drawn or lose except one match if Cristiano is problem team performance without him why going more down ? and it's clearly you all dont watch matches United's mid and defence how playing For mid and defence if you r blaming ronaldo mann you dont know anything about football ... and people say Juve got two finals without ronaldo and with him they are not Even gone to semis my kid When Ronaldo joined Juventus midfield ended which was very good before him and coz ronaldo is goat after he gone there competition became good and see now Juventus is performing ? without ronaldo ? They r not performing still they have there same coach allegri why not dominating now ? YOU All know if This ronaldo have gone to city or Liverpool how much he would have scored isn't ?
Hahansuyz
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Anyone pls sign him fast We don't want him in Club
Ronaldo,he is bigger the MC
Hahansuyz
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He should go ❌
with speed, too,run
Dabiace
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He should go ❌
zokkmorst
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Anyone pls sign him fast We don't want him in Club
Ronaldo u mean?? Good decision
x1Sixtus
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wow, if PSG cannot get him, let's get de jong or gavi + touameni
BAG77
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Anyone pls sign him fast We don't want him in Club
lol
CoreAD7
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Anyone pls sign him fast We don't want him in Club