Manchester United have been told former star Paul Pogba could aid Ruben Amorim's bid to salvage the Red Devils' season.
Former United forward Louis Saha has revealed he would take Pogba back at Old Trafford 'in a heartbeat', as the Frenchman prepares to make his return to football. The 31-year-old was allowed to begin training in January following his doping ban, and can return to playing in March.
Pogba received an 18-month ban after testing positive for non-endogenous testosterone in September 2023 and in November 2024 the midfielder parted ways with Juventus via mutual consent. That, according to Saha, leaves United with an opportunity they can take advantage of as they deal with a number of injuries.
The former Fulham, Everton and Newcastle striker reckons a move could be mutually beneficial and that Pogba, in search of rejuvenating his career, could offer quality, confidence, leadership and a guarantee for United head coach Amorim as his side languishes in the Premier League.
"Yes, I would take Paul Pogba back at Manchester United in a heartbeat," Pogba told Best Betting Sites. "It's not only because of the squad that we have now with injuries and all that, but for all the elements that he brings as a player.
"We need guarantees, we need quality, we need confidence, we need leadership, and this guy now has an opportunity to show how much he wants it.
"Pogba can show he has the ability to be one of the best in the league in this position, especially with the motivation and the focus that he has to understand where he can improve and what parts of his game he needs to adapt.
"Pogba has to focus on himself and think, all those things that I've done in the past, I should not do anymore. It's an opportunity to sign someone who is highly motivated.
"He's going to obviously still have huge confidence about his ability. I'm sure that when he looks at this midfield at United, he has a different type of vibe in his game. So definitely it's an easy fit.
"I think that he will communicate with the manager. He would be humble after the situation. He’s been injured; he’s been banned. I’m sure Pogba wants the visibility.
"He wants to go back to a French team as soon as possible, so he just needs to pick the right project. For him to get back into the national team, he needs to show that he can still do it at the top level. United would be signing a player that is completely dedicated and focussed on achieving his goals, because he’s been out of the game for so long.
"I'm sure that the most important thing for Pogba would be to show Amorim and the Manchester United fans that he is still one of the best players in the world. He will want to show people how good he was and how good it can still be. I think it's a nice opportunity for the club and the player."