Soccer betting tips: Paul Pogba linked with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami or Man Utd reunion ahead of March return
If you haven’t heard the name Paul Pogba for some time you would be forgiven.
The 31-year-old was banned from football for four years in September 2023 after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
However, the midfielder’s suspension was shortened to 18 months last October following a successful appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
With the World Cup winner without a club and set to return to the pitch on March 15, rumours have been circling as to who his next club will be.
Transfer News Blitz’s Content Editor Edward Moss has explored the Frenchman’s most likely destinations, and where you should put your money if you fancy a cheeky bet.
Inter Miami CF
Inter Miami have skyrocketed as favourites to sign Pogba.
The central midfielder was spotted alongside David Beckham and tennis star Serena Williams at the club’s MLS opener against New York City FC.
Whilst it would be incredible to see the Frenchman play alongside Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets, I can’t see it happening.
BEST ODDS: 9/4 (bet365)
Olympique ds Marseille
The Ligue 1 title race - if you can call it that - is practically over, with Paris Saint-Germain 13 points clear at the top of the table.
However, Olympique de Marseille are comfortably second and look on track to qualify for the Champions League.
The addition of Pogba would undoubtedly help boost the club on and off the pitch, and it would be no surprise to see the Frenchman lining up at the Orange Vélodrome come March.
BEST ODDS: 9/2 (bet365)
Manchester United
Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United have been in horrendous form this season, with the Red Devils currently sat 15th in the Premier League table.
With United in dire need of an upturn in form, the bookies are tipping Pogba to have a third stint in Manchester.
The France international spent six years at the club in his last stay, leaving for Juventus in 2022.
I think it’s unlikely Amorim will take a punt on Pogba at Man United in March, so I’d recommend you don’t as well.
BEST ODDS: 9/2 (bet365)
Corinthians
Brazil would certainly be an interesting destination for the midfielder, but one that you shouldn’t write off.
Memphis Depay, who played with Pogba at Manchester United, is leading the line for Corinthians, and another link-up between the two is definitely within the realm of possibility.
Neymar Jr. recently made the move back to Brazil with Santos, so could Pogba follow in the former Barcelona man’s footsteps?
BEST ODDS: 10/1 (bet365)
Al-Hilal or Al-Nassr
Many huge stars have traded the glitz and glamour of European football for the riches of the Saudi Pro League.
Just last month, Jhon Duran made a huge £65million move to Al-Nassr from Aston Villa, linking up with the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo.
Realistically, Pogba probably has one more big contract in his career and he will not get one any bigger than in Saudi Arabia.
At 20/1, you could become almost as rich as the French midfielder if he does move to the Middle East.
BEST ODDS: 20/1 (bet365)
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