Manchester City are interested in getting Paul Pogba on a free transfer, which may turn into one of the most explosive transfers in British football history.
Pogba’s contract expires at the end of the month, and he is almost set to leave Manchester United for the second time after rejoining the club for a then-world-record £89 million transfer price in 2016.
And, according to Sportsmail, City is considering signing Pogba from their arch-rivals ahead of next season.
Pep Guardiola is looking to bring in a new versatile central midfielder ahead of next season to replace captain Fernandinho, who will be out of contract at the end of the season.
Pogba is one of several candidates the club has identified for the position Guardiola is looking to fill.
City cannot make a formal offer to Pogba until the conclusion of the season due to transfer laws.
Because foreign teams have been able to formally discuss the idea of acquiring Pogba since the turn of the year, this may put them at a disadvantage.
City, on the other hand, have the financial clout to offer Pogba a lucrative deal, since he presently makes £290,000 per week at Old Trafford.
Persuading Pogba to switch city allegiances, on the other hand, may be the largest roadblock to the deal’s conclusion.
However, early indications are that the 29-year-old would not ignore the possibility of joining City and would evaluate it with all other offers he has received.
Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are among the teams interested in Pogba.