Paul Pogba has already given Man United transfer return answer amid surprise invitation message

Paul Pogba has already given Man United transfer return answer amid surprise invitation message

In what would be his third stint at Old Trafford, Paul Pogba has been linked to a surprising return to Manchester United.

In August 2016, the French midfielder rejoined United for a then-record-breaking £89 million.

But his second stint with the club was marked by inconsistent play, and in June 2022 he left again on a free transfer.

Despite having his four-year suspension lowered on appeal after testing positive for the illegal drug DHEA, Pogba left Juventus in November.

The 2018 World Cup champion has been linked to a move to other clubs, including his old team, and is now set to return to football in March.

Pogba’s previous comments after re-joining the Reds almost a decade ago showed his love for United and his excitement at working under then-manager Jose Mourinho.

“I am delighted to rejoin United,” he said in the summer of 2016. “It has always been a club with a special place in my heart and I am really looking forward to working with Mourinho.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Juventus and have some fantastic memories of a great club with players that I count as friends. But I feel the time is right to go back to Old Trafford.

“I always enjoyed playing in front of the fans and can’t wait to make my contribution to the team. This is the right club for me to achieve everything I hope to in the game.”

During his second spell at United, Pogba scored 39 goals and provided 48 assists over six years. He won two major trophies at M16, the League Cup and Europa League, both in 2017.

It comes after Rio Ferdinand said United should invite Pogba to train with them with a view to potentially earning a deal. He made those comments on the latest episode of Rio Presents.

Ferdinand said: “You’d like to think he would [be going somewhere]. Surely, he’s got to go somewhere.

“Pogba at United? I’d go, ‘Come in and train with us and let’s see what you’ve got.’ I’d do that. I would’ve done that already. I’d say, ‘Come in and get fit, and let’s have a little look.'”