Barcelona are still interested in signing Man United midfielder

Barcelona have been linked on and off with Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba over the past year or so.

The Frenchman has been with the Red Devils since 2016, returning from Juventus in a club-record deal worth £89 million deal. However, his stint at Old Trafford has not lived up to expectations as he has lacked the element of consistency in his game.

Pogba’s contract with Manchester United expires at the end of the season. And a renewal is nowhere in sight, with the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner believed to be considering an exit at the end of the season.

There have been strong links to his former club Juventus, while Real Madrid are also long-term admirers of the 28-year-old. Barcelona, too, have held an interest in him in the past and now, Fichajes is claiming that the Catalan giants retain that interest heading into the summer.

Barça have a well-stocked midfield unit that contains Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Sergio Busquets, Gavi, Nico Gonzalez and Riqui Puig. So, there is no urgent need for reinforcements in the centre of the park at Camp Nou.

However, the chance to sign a player of Pogba’s quality on a free transfer does not come around too often. That is something that Barcelona do not wish to miss out on, even though there remain some doubts over his suitability to the team.

But, the French international’s wages could be an issue for the Blaugrana, while they may be unable to match the financial clout of their rivals Real Madrid and Juventus. So, signing him on a Bosman deal from Manchester United could prove to be a tricky business for Xavi Hernandez & co. this summer.