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Paul Pogba In Shock Man United Move; Full Details Emerge

Paul Pogba on radar for shock comeback with Prem duo, as Man Utd offer their services, insider claims.

Paul Pogba will be helped get back on his feet by Manchester United, before two Premier League sides want to sign him.

Paul Pogba is reportedly a target of both Newcastle and West Ham, with both clubs feeling that the Frenchman is still a player of ‘great class and quality’.

Pogba’s return to Juventus in 2022 – who he had played for previously from 2012-2016 – went very poorly. He played just 12 games – 10 in 2022/23 and two in 2023/24 – before he was banned last season for doping.

Though his ban was cut short, he has served over a year, and now nearing his return to action in 2025, his contract with Juve has been cancelled.

Ahead of his return date in March, journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports the Frenchman will be welcome back at Manchester United, who will offer their training ground facilities so that he can get back up to speed before finding a new club.

That club could be within the Premier League, with Fichajes reporting that Pogba is the main target for Newcastle and West Ham.

Both clubs are said to see the midfielder as a player who still has ‘great class and quality’.

Both are performing below how they would expect, with the Magpies eighth in the Premier League after finishing fourth two seasons ago, while the Hammers are five places below last season’s finish, in 14th, so Pogba could help either side back to their desired positions.

Prem clubs warned off Pogba
However, big sides have been warned off making moves for Pogba, with pundit Graeme Souness feeling he is not a hard enough worker to be of use.

“If I was a Premier League manager, there are no circumstances under which I would take a punt on bringing in Paul Pogba. He’s only played 39 games since the 2021/22 season,” Souness said.

“He is extremely talented, but he’s a wasted talent. The worst thing that happened to him was winning the World Cup because, from that point on, he just sat in his armchair. When Jose Mourinho was at Manchester United, he called Pogba a virus.

“He’s a lazy player, but midfield is a position that you have to take personally. It’s the only position on the pitch where you’re directly up against someone who’s trying to do the same job as you.

“I always wanted to have a better day than whoever I was up against, and the only thing I was taught to do was work harder than my opponent.”

It comes after Bacary Sagna and Emmanuel Petit both endorsed the Frenchman as a signing for Arsenal.

TEAMtalk recently revealed that Aston Villa are keen on signing 17-year-old United left-back Harry Amass, though a subsequent report has stated that the Red Devils have no interest in selling one of their brightest academy products.

That’s despite United still having hope of signing Alphonso Davies, whose agent has denied that he has agreed to sign with Real Madrid.

Meanwhile, Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres has revealed he is not thinking about the potential of following Ruben Amorim to United.

And the Red Devils are said to have turned their attention to Victor Osimhen, and they could potentially offer up Joshua Zirkzee in order to land him.

Having played for United sparingly in 2011/12, as well as from 2016-2022, he has a good body of work behind him in the Premier League.

On his day, the Frenchman was one of the best players in the league, as evidenced by his stats.

United’s offering of their training facilities could be the catalyst for him to return to the Premier League, though it being with the club themselves seems unlikely.

That said, knowing what Pogba can do, if they see his hard work and quality up close, they could take a punt on him on a free transfer.

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Czech Giants Slavia Praha Sign David Moses Until 2029

Twenty-year-old Nigerian midfielder David Moses has signed a contract with top club Slavia Praha from another Czech club MFK Karviná.

Slavia Praha announced Moses has signed a contract until December 31, 2029.

“David is an extremely interesting player, proven in the Czech league, many clubs were interested in him, not only from the Czech Republic,” said sports director Jiri Bilek.

“We believe that he will fit perfectly into our playing style. This is a great promise for the future.”.

The player himself was equally excited about the new challenge.

“It’s a big step for me, a big challenge. I’m going to the best team in the Czech Republic,” he said.

“I want to make a name for myself, help the club. I haven’t played in Eden (Slavia home ground) yet, but I’ve heard a lot about the fans. I’m looking forward to playing in front of them.”

Moses joined the Karviná academy in March 2022, played his first ever competitive match for the A-team against Slavia in the round of 16 of the domestic cup, and the team won 2-0 on November 18 with goals from Olayinka and Lingro.

Karviná returned to the top flight at the end of the season after a one-year second-league hiatus, four points ahead of second-placed Vyškov.

The 171-centimeter-tall central midfielder made his league debut for MFK on July 22, 2023 in the first round against Zlín. In the 2023/24 season, he played in 25 matches and helped Karviná survive in the top flight after successfully managing the play-off against Vyškov.

He played 13 matches this season and helped his club reach eleventh place in the table.

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The Two Midfield Stars Who Are At The Top Of Real Madrid’s Transfer Wishlist – Report

Real Madrid are currently focusing their efforts on two key midfield targets: Florian Wirtz and Franco Mastantuono, claims a report from Daniel Peinado in AS.

The journalist suggests that while other potential options like Joshua Kimmich and Martin Zubimendi have been mentioned, Wirtz remains the primary target, with the club also keeping a close eye on Mastantuono.

The situation with Wirtz has become more complex in recent weeks. After months of speculation about a potential move from Bayer Leverkusen, it now seems that the German is set to remain with the Bundesliga club for the foreseeable future.

Wirtz’s signing is difficult
Recent reports suggest that Wirtz will sign a new contract with Bayer Leverkusen, extending his stay at the club until at least the summer of 2028.

Despite this, Real Madrid are not giving up on their pursuit of the talented midfielder. He is still seen as a top priority, and his situation will likely be closely monitored by the club.

At the same time, Bayern Munich and Manchester City also remain interested in securing his services, making the competition fierce for Wirtz.

What about Mastantuono?

On the other hand, Mastantuono, the River Plate star, is one of the most highly sought-after young talents in football.

Real Madrid are not the only club tracking his progress; rivals Barcelona, as well as top European sides like Liverpool and AC Milan, are all keen on the Argentine midfielder.

While Madrid have been keeping a close watch on Mastantuono, they have yet to make a formal move. This cautious approach suggests that the club may be waiting for the right moment to act, allowing them more time to assess the player’s development.

In conclusion, Real Madrid’s midfield targets for the near future remain Wirtz and Mastantuono. Although Wirtz’s move seems less likely in the short term, Madrid continue to keep him on their radar.

As for Mastantuono, he remains one of the hottest young prospects in world football, and it seems only a matter of time before one of Europe’s giants makes their move for him.

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Liverpool And PSG Lead The Race To Sign Lyon’s Rayan Cherki

According to a report from Foot Mercato, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool are both leading in the race to sign Olympique Lyonnais’ Rayan Cherki (21).

The France youth international was ostracised at the start of the season amid a contract standoff. His contract had been set to expire at the end of the season, however, ultimately, he extended by a further year, allowing his re-integration. He has since gone on to net five goals and register seven assists in 17 matches. Since breaking through as a teenager, this is his first consistent patch of form.

However, the Frenchman may leave the club in January. Whilst OL are reportedly keen to retain Cherki, they may have little choice in the matter. Lyon are being forced to raise funds this January following a provisional relegation to Ligue 2. Selling assets, such as Cherki, will prevent that fate, even if other, more peripheral figures have been touted for departures.

Whilst Cherki is reportedly keen to see out the season with his formative club, the matter will be taken out of his hands should a club meet OL’s €30m price tag. As per Foot Mercato, Liverpool and PSG are most keen to recruit the attacker in January although Get French Football News understands that Les Parisiens will not return for Cherki, having been snubbed by the player in the summer.