In a recent report, Fichajes claimed that Manchester City are eyeing a move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba this summer. It has been revealed that Man City have joined the race to land the French midfield ace who is set to become a free agent at the end of this season.
Pogba’s Up And Down Season In English Football So Far
Pogba has experienced a campaign of mixed emotions as he has continued to perform at a high level despite missing a lot of key games due to injury or suspension. The 28-year-old has found the back of the net once and picked up eight assists in 18 matches for the Red Devils this season across all competitions.
The France international has done well to average 0.8 tackles, 0.7 interceptions, 1.0 clearances, 2.1 shots, 1.5 key passes and 2.1 dribbles per 90 minutes in the Premier League. He has even been tidy with his ball distribution as evidenced by his pass success rate of 83.5% in the English first division (stats via whoscored).
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What Will Pogba Add To Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola’s Side?
Pogba is a tough-tackling midfielder who can time his challenges well to make a few important interceptions at the centre of the park. He has got the vision to cut open the opposition defence with a killer pass in the final third and can strike the ball with power and precision from long range. The French talent can even win his fair share of aerial duels and is proficient at keeping possession moving in midfield.
However, things have sometimes been difficult for Pogba at Old Trafford. Thus, it would be wise of Man City if they decide to offer him a contract when his current deal with Man United runs out in the summer.
Pogba might enjoy playing under Pep Guardiola‘s stewardship at the Etihad Stadium and could go on to form a great midfield partnership with Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne at the Manchester club in the coming seasons. More importantly, Pogba will add more goals and dynamism to Guardiola’s midfield department and could help the Premier League champions maintain their dominance in English football.
