City set to offer Pogba way out of Old Trafford
EXCLUSIVE
MANCHESTER CITY are interested in signing Paul Pogba on a free transfer in what could become one of the most explosive deals in British transfer history. Pogba is out of contract at the end of next month when he is virtually certain to leave Manchester United for a second time after rejoining the club for a then world record transfer fee of £89million in 2016. Pep Guardiola wants to add a new versatile central midfielder ahead of next season to fill the void that is likely to be left by captain Fernandinho, who is out of contract at
the end of the season. And Sportsmail has learned Pogba is among a list of candidates the club have identified for the role.
Under transfer regulations, City cannot make a formal offer to Pogba until the end of the season. That may put them at a disadvantage given overseas clubs have been able to formally discuss the possibility of signing Pogba. City have the financial muscle to table a sizeable contract to Pogba, who currently earns £290,000-perweek at Old Trafford. Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are among the clubs also interested.