Pep Guardiola is ready to make a surprise move for the French international midfielder, who will leave Old Trafford in the summer.
When Paul Pogba’s contract at Manchester United expires in the summer, Manchester City are considering signing him on a free transfer.
The French international is open to making the bold move.
PSG and Juventus are also interested in signing the 29-year-old, who joined United for a world record £89.5 million ($110 million) in 2016.
What makes Manchester City want Pogba?
Fernandinho, the club’s veteran midfielder, has already stated that he will leave the Etihad Stadium when his contract expires in the summer.
Pep Guardiola is looking for a replacement, and Pogba can play both as a number six and a number eight.
Rodri has been impressive as the first choice holding midfielder for Spain, and talks about a new contract are expected.
What are the chances that it will happen?
Pogba’s six-year contract at Old Trafford will not be extended, and a calf injury means he has likely played his final game for the club.
City would not be able to finalize a deal until he becomes a free agent on July 1, but he is free to speak with other clubs across Europe now.
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Prior to Mino Raiola’s death, the World Cup winner shared an agent with Erling Haaland, with City also interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund striker.
How big would the transfer be?
A transfer across Manchester would be the most sensational move in the city since Carlos Tevez left Old Trafford for the Blues in 2009.
The Argentine’s signing was announced with a “Welcome To Manchester” billboard, prompting former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to refer to City as a “small club with a small mentality” before guiding them to the Premier League title.
Last summer, United paid Dortmund £73 million ($101 million) for former City academy winger Jadon Sancho.
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