Paul Pogba

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This is footage of his game against Belgium in the nations league last year. It's relatively recent, which gives a good gauge as to how his game currently is. The one main takeaway from this compilation is that he's an exceptional passer of a football; that's something the majority probably knew, but it's a pertinent fact. He plays several "quarterback" type balls in this game, and if Haaland (assuming he arrives) latches on to some of those then an opposition back four are rendered redundant, just like that. I'm aware we already have players of this ilk, but midfield has looked a little threadbare this season and maybe Pep wants to address this. I'll reiterate I don't want him at the expense of a de Jong or a Rice, we assuredly need one of those for that deep anchor role.

There are two key points people need to understand. He'd be coming on a free, so long as wages aren't prohibitive there is almost nothing to lose from the club's perspective. He's also been a mainstay in the French midfield for nigh on a decade. That's not something you achieve unless you are a very good footballer.
 
A mercurial talent. I've seen matches, especially for France, where he seemed impossible to play against. But far more matches where he simply didn't seem arsed.

There's a player in there, no doubt, but I don't know how confident I am that he'd come to our club and knuckle down, commit to learning the system and fitting in with the team and following Pep's plan.

Seems high risk in terms of we don't know what player we'd be getting and there's potential to upset the dressing room dynamics.

He could turn out great but I'd rather take the chance on someone who's currently performing consistently.
 
If you get the Pogba that plays for france and who dismantled us in 45 minutes in THAT he derby then it is worth having a punt.

If it is the one who the rags have ruined then it is a risky punt maybe better left
 
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10 days ago I’d have been burning an effigy of the fucker if he signed. However, I’m quickly coming round to the idea of Pogba at city.
Free transfer, would fuck United off, and if it worked out would solve a couple of issue within our squad.
The downside, if we get the Pogba of united then it’s a waste.
 
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On a free it's worth the conversation. Depends on his attitude I suppose
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His attitude commitment hunger and desire are all questionable. The game Pogba scored two at ours was one of his best moments since returning to United and i thought (then) whether Pep could get the best out of him. However, that was several seasons ago and Pogba hasn't put in many top performances since then. If Pep wants him and believes he can get the best from him then we'll see, but I think we're best giving Pogba a wide birth tbh.
 
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