Paul Pogba has had a rough time over the past couple of years. He was handed a four year footballing ban for an alleged doping offence – while this has since been shortened, his reputation took a hit nonetheless.
He is now a free agent – and he is looking for a top club to take him on. Despite this, former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit doesn’t think he will move to the Emirates Stadium.
Petit thinks that most ‘top clubs’ – including the Gunners – will not have the ‘guts’ to snap up the 32 year old. While he is sure that Pogba will have something to ‘prove’, he does not think he fits into Arsenal’s transfer philosophy.
Emmanuel Petit on Paul Pogba’s chances of joining Arsenal
Speaking with Instant Casino, Petit said: “I did mention that Paul Pogba would be a good option for Arsenal, but it’s a gamble. It’s a coin toss. The last game he played was last September, 14 months ago. He cannot prepare himself with his teammates because he’s not allowed to do so. He has to train by himself every single day with a physio.
“It’s a gamble and on top of it he’s 32 years old but you can argue that mentally he will come back strongly. He wants to prove that he’s not finished yet. What happened to him for the last 2-3 seasons was a nightmare outside the pitch.
“It’s really important that he picks the right club next, and that club will be getting a player with so much desire. It’s a huge decision for Paul. It’s probably the most important decision he will ever make in his career.
“I’m not sure big clubs like Arsenal actually have the guts to sign a player like Pogba. Remember what happened with some top players that join Arsenal, most of them have been a failure.
“I’m not sure as well that signing Paul Pogba fits with the philosophy of Arsenal actually, especially after Edu walked out. It’s a gamble, but I’m not sure that Arsenal will take it. I’m pretty sure that some French clubs will be very interested in him.”
