Pogba into the last year of his contract

Paul Pogba has enjoyed a sensational start to the season, providing seven assists in his first four Premier League games of the campaign. Although overlooked for Player of the Month, he has certainly played some of his best football in a Manchester United shirt.

However, his future remains open. Heading into the last 12 months of his contract, David Ornstein at the Athletic reported that there was increased optimism that he would sign a new deal before his current contract expired.

🚨 Exclusive: Paul Pogba leaning towards signing new Manchester United contract. Saturday had major impact on 28yo’s thinking over future. Many factors to consider but now a genuine chance that once talks resume an extension may follow @TheAthleticUK #MUFC https://t.co/KlK4HsrZtm

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) September 13, 2021

Pogba;s agent, Mino Raiola, hit back just days later though, saying “We’ll talk with Man United and we’ll see what happens”

Mino Raiola to Rai Sport: “Paul Pogba is out of contract in June, so we’ll talk with Man Utd and we’ll see what happens. Juventus? Paul still loves Turin. There’s a chance that Pogba will return to Juventus, yes – but it also depends on Juventus plans”. 🔴 @CorSport #MUFC #Juve pic.twitter.com/dQvi8ckDGY

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 17, 2021

Barcelona a surprise potential destination

Now, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes, Barcelona have emerged as a surprise destination for Paul Pogba.

MD’s cover for tomorrow: Ambition 2022.

ℹ️ After adjusting their resources, Barça is already thinking big for the next campaign.

🇪🇸 Dani Olmo: The Objective
🇳🇴 Erling Haaland: The Dream
🇫🇷 Paul Pogba: An Option #Transfers pic.twitter.com/pJzvtwca75

— Reshad Rahman ✆ (@ReshadRahman_) September 18, 2021

The Frenchman would certainly add some much-needed dynamism in the Catalan side’s midfield, and could form a deadly trio with Pedri and Frenkie de Jong for the side to build upon. However, given the hefty wage Pogba would likely command, combined with the terrible finances at the club that saw them forced to part ways with Lionel Messi, this move seems unlikely.

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