Paul Pogba Manchester United
Pogba’s situation has attracted the attention of several top European clubs, including Real Madrid and Juventus, according to the Mirror. But, despite the stampede of interest, the 29-year-old will let his contract run down before deciding his future, rather than signing a pre-contract agreement with one of his potential suitors. Pogba has struggled to enjoy sustained form in a United shirt since returning for a record-breaking £89.3m in 2016. The Frenchman broke the silence on his future in an interview with Le Figaro.
Paul Pogba said: “You have to be honest, and these last five seasons have not satisfied me — really not at all. This year is dead, and we won’t win anything. Whether it’s with Manchester United or another club, I want to win trophies. It’s simple with France, I play, and I play in my position — I know my role and feel the coach’s confidence and the players. It’s normal to feel a difference at Manchester United because it’s hard to be consistent when you often have a change to your position, or the team system, or your [midfield] partners. I get along very well with [France manager Didier Deschamps], he gave me a role that I know — but at Manchester United, do I really have a role? I ask the question, but I don’t have an answer.”
While a move for Pogba on paper looks like a fantastic deal, Tuchel must prioritise Chelsea’s future — and he already has the perfect answer to the Blues’ emerging midfielder crisis.
