INTER MILAN: The manager who oversaw Pogba’s finest form at Juventus is now at Inter Milan and Antonio Conte would surely jump at the chance to reunite with the Frenchman. There has been plenty of speculation this year that Inter are keen to take Pogba to the San Siro, and backed by Chinese billionaire owners, the club could have the finances to pull off a deal. With Danish playmaker Christian Eriksen destined for a January exit (maybe to Manchester United?) it would free up a squad space and additional money. Reuters
REAL MADRID: The logical club to start with. Pogba has in the past made some not-so-subtle overtures to Real Madrid, whose manager Zinedine Zidane remains a big fan of the midfielder. From a football perspective, this is a move that would make sense, provided Pogba replicates his best form. Madrid are in need of fresh impetus in central midfield, with a successor required for 35-year-old playmaker Luka Modric. As with every club on this list, the finances of a deal would be a hurdle but perhaps not insurmountable if Zidane can move on some unwanted players, including the on-loan Gareth Bale, whom Madrid still pay half of his gigantic wages. Reuters
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN: One of the few clubs who could still afford to take on the financial burden of signing Pogba, PSG could be interested in taking the midfielder back to France. As the biggest club in France, and Pogba being a key player for the national team, it would be a move that theoretically makes sense. A top-of-his game Pogba would improve the PSG midfield. EPA
BARCELONA: Not too long ago, Barcelona looked set to make a move for Pogba as they began to build for a future without the mesmeric duo of Xavi and Andres Iniesta. Instead, the club went in a different direction and Pogba moved back to United. What could have been is anyone’s guess but maybe Barca will get another shot at signing the midfielder. The Catalans are in desperate need of an overhaul, but the finances of a potential deal could end their pursuit before it even starts. Much could depend on the future of Lionel Messi and if the Argentine star gets his wish to leave, that should free up a chunk of the budget. AP Photo
JUVENTUS: In among his ill-timed ramblings on Monday, Raiola stated that Pogba “can come back to Juventus”. Whether there is some truth and genuine interest there, or it was typical sales talk from an agent, there is no denying that Turin was where Pogba reached his best level. Juventus, who have not been afraid to splash the cash in recent years, have also tightened their purse strings since the pandemic, so any move for Pogba would likely only take place if players leave first. The biggest earner by a considerable distance is Cristiano Ronaldo – but would Juve move the Portuguese star on for Pogba? Getty Images
INTER MILAN: The manager who oversaw Pogba’s finest form at Juventus is now at Inter Milan and Antonio Conte would surely jump at the chance to reunite with the Frenchman. There has been plenty of speculation this year that Inter are keen to take Pogba to the San Siro, and backed by Chinese billionaire owners, the club could have the finances to pull off a deal. With Danish playmaker Christian Eriksen destined for a January exit (maybe to Manchester United?) it would free up a squad space and additional money. Reuters
REAL MADRID: The logical club to start with. Pogba has in the past made some not-so-subtle overtures to Real Madrid, whose manager Zinedine Zidane remains a big fan of the midfielder. From a football perspective, this is a move that would make sense, provided Pogba replicates his best form. Madrid are in need of fresh impetus in central midfield, with a successor required for 35-year-old playmaker Luka Modric. As with every club on this list, the finances of a deal would be a hurdle but perhaps not insurmountable if Zidane can move on some unwanted players, including the on-loan Gareth Bale, whom Madrid still pay half of his gigantic wages. Reuters
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN: One of the few clubs who could still afford to take on the financial burden of signing Pogba, PSG could be interested in taking the midfielder back to France. As the biggest club in France, and Pogba being a key player for the national team, it would be a move that theoretically makes sense. A top-of-his game Pogba would improve the PSG midfield. EPA
BARCELONA: Not too long ago, Barcelona looked set to make a move for Pogba as they began to build for a future without the mesmeric duo of Xavi and Andres Iniesta. Instead, the club went in a different direction and Pogba moved back to United. What could have been is anyone’s guess but maybe Barca will get another shot at signing the midfielder. The Catalans are in desperate need of an overhaul, but the finances of a potential deal could end their pursuit before it even starts. Much could depend on the future of Lionel Messi and if the Argentine star gets his wish to leave, that should free up a chunk of the budget. AP Photo
JUVENTUS: In among his ill-timed ramblings on Monday, Raiola stated that Pogba “can come back to Juventus”. Whether there is some truth and genuine interest there, or it was typical sales talk from an agent, there is no denying that Turin was where Pogba reached his best level. Juventus, who have not been afraid to splash the cash in recent years, have also tightened their purse strings since the pandemic, so any move for Pogba would likely only take place if players leave first. The biggest earner by a considerable distance is Cristiano Ronaldo – but would Juve move the Portuguese star on for Pogba? Getty Images
INTER MILAN: The manager who oversaw Pogba’s finest form at Juventus is now at Inter Milan and Antonio Conte would surely jump at the chance to reunite with the Frenchman. There has been plenty of speculation this year that Inter are keen to take Pogba to the San Siro, and backed by Chinese billionaire owners, the club could have the finances to pull off a deal. With Danish playmaker Christian Eriksen destined for a January exit (maybe to Manchester United?) it would free up a squad space and additional money. Reuters