Pogba Alternatives?

Silva_Spell said:
If the Pogba deal doesn't come off this summer, we really need to strengthen CM, whether that's a similar player or not, and even if we were to end up signing Pogba next summer. So who is out there?

Verratti - Would be an absolute monster signing. Better than Pogba imo, tho a different kind of midfielder. Brilliant on the ball, dictates play from deep, high work rate, intelligent off and on the ball, aggressive. Bit of a mix of Xavi, Pirlo and Gattuso. Would allow Yaya to be pushed forward without us losing that creativity/dictatorship from deep. Would probably prefer to sign for us over staying in Ligue 1, but very difficult to prize away from PSG given their obvious lack of need to sell.



Wilshere - Would be ideal in a holding role but, whilst not as good as Verratti, can also play in a more advanced role. However, as we know, very injury prone and even given that fact would cost a fortune, and may prefer to stay at Arsenal anyway.



Koke - excellent player, busy, high workrate, good on the ball but seems to love Atletico, making any move very difficult. If he can (reportedly) rebuff the advances of Barca he'd likely do the same to us.



Carvalho - Not seen much of him tbh. Looks more of an out and out defensive midfielder. Much more raw than the above. Probably an expensive gamble.




Any others?
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All great ideas, but we can only hope the pogba deal comes off.
 
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