The news broke on Saturday evening, and clearly had the effect of a bomb. According to The IndependentManchester City is considering enlisting Paul Pogba, who will be able to play again in March following his suspension for doping. A possible big blow for the Cityzens, currently adrift, on a particularly negative dynamic, and who want to overtake other big clubs likely to take action for the French midfielder.
However, it is said, at the same time, that the former Manchester United and Juventus player is not particularly tempted by the cityzen challenge, preferring to start a new adventure in Italy or Spain. In any case, while waiting to see if La Pioche changes its mind or finds a base in the coming weeks, the Daily Mail reveals to us the reasons which push Pep Guardiola to try it.
Rodri’s replacement?
The newspaper, which notably confirms that Pogba does not particularly want to return to the Premier League, reveals that Guardiola is looking for players who can have an immediate impact on his team. In particular, he wants a player capable of covering the departure of Rodri, and Pogba, even if he has a different profile, is this experienced player capable of making the game more fluid and being present in high-stakes matches.
The solutions used so far, such as Matheus Nunes or Mateo Kovacic, have not completely convinced the Catalan tactician, who sees in Pogba a credible solution to his problems in the midfield. Manchester City and the former Barça player will therefore have to be convincing, or turn to other avenues, like Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad). To be continued…
