Paul Pogba: Pundit ‘surprised’ by Man City after journalist’s update – ‘it’s a circus’
Paul Robinson has suggested Man City have avoided a dressing-room “circus” in Man United midfielder Paul Pogba.
The former Tottenham and England number one, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, is “surprised” Pep Guardiola’s side want the 29-year-old given the “risks” involved.
Pogba has less than two months on his contract at Old Trafford and is set to leave on a free at the end of the season.
According to Fabrizio Romano (18 May), the France international has definitely turned down a contract proposal from Man City.
Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are now leading the race for the centre-midfielder with talks ongoing with both clubs.
When asked by Football Insider for his thoughts on City’s move for Pogba, Robinson said: “I’m surprised City want him.
“At the same time, I think Pep Guardiola is a manager who could handle him and could get the best out of him. Pogba needs to be given guidance and direction. The ability is there.
“He is a dressing-room wrecker though. I wouldn’t touch him with a barge pole. I wouldn’t have him in my team.
“There is too many side issues. It is all about him. It is a circus in the dressing room that City don’t need.
“I’m sure Guardiola could channel him in the right way but is it worth the risk? They don’t need to take that risk in my eyes.”
In other news, a pundit fears Man City are set to make a ‘big mistake’ after journalist’s Ilkay Gundogan transfer update.