MX23RW : Saturday, May 23 05:43:19| >> :120:24209:24209:

How Juventus could line up with Paul Pogba

Sports Mole looks at how Juventus could line up next season if they sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United.

Juventus are reportedly closing in on an agreement with Manchester United for the signing of Paul Pogba.

The speculation surrounding the France international's future has continued to gather pace in recent months, with Juve, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan all linked with his services.

However, according to L'Equipe, the Italian champions are putting together the finishing touches on a deal for the 2018 World Cup winner, who has been on the sidelines since December with an ankle injury.

Pogba made 178 appearances for Juve during his first spell at the club between 2012 and 2016, winning four Serie A titles in the process, before returning to Old Trafford.

Here, Sports Mole looks at how Maurizio Sarri's side could line up next season if they manage to complete a deal for the 27-year-old ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.


POSS JUV XI POGBA

Sarri is expected to largely stick with a 4-3-3 formation next season, and it would be a surprise to see Pogba line up in any position other than the left-sided spot in central midfield.

Juve's middle three is expected to have a very different look next season with Miralem Pjanic and Aaron Ramsey both being linked with moves away from the club.

Chelsea's Jorginho is thought to be a leading target, while Rodrigo Bentancur has developed into an important figure for Sarri and could feature alongside the Blues midfielder and Pogba.

Pogba contributed 34 goals and 40 assists in his 178 appearances during his time with the Old Lady, while he enjoyed a strong season for United last term, scoring 16 times and registering 11 assists in 47 outings.

The World Cup winner would be expected to both create and score next season, and the thought of him operating on the left behind Cristiano Ronaldo will surely be enticing for the club's fans.

Paulo Dybala and Douglas Costa could also be part of Sarri's first XI for the 2020-21 campaign, while there are not expected to be many changes at the back, with perhaps the only talking point being who starts alongside Leonardo Bonucci as both Matthijs de Ligt and Giorgio Chiellini are in contention.

Marcelo had been strongly linked with a switch to Turin, potentially as a replacement for Alex Sandro, but the Brazil international recently ruled out a summer move from Real Madrid.

ID:399678:

Would Paul Pogba be a good signing for Juventus?

Yes
Undecided
No
Yes
90.0%
Undecided
0.0%
No
10.0%
Share this article now:
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured in December 2019
Read Next:
Ten players Man Utd could demand in a swap deal for Paul Pogba
>
Latest Sports Video
Did you know...?
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.

rhs 2.0
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool29271166214582
2Manchester CityMan City28183768313757
3Leicester CityLeicester29165858283053
4Chelsea29146951391248
5Manchester UnitedMan Utd29129844301445
6Wolverhampton WanderersWolves29101364134743
7Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd28111073025543
8Tottenham HotspurSpurs29118104740741
9Arsenal2891364036440
10Burnley29116123440-639
11Crystal Palace29109102632-639
12Everton29107123746-937
13Newcastle UnitedNewcastle2998122541-1635
14Southampton29104153552-1734
15Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton29611123240-829
16West Ham UnitedWest Ham2976163550-1527
17Watford2969142744-1727
18Bournemouth2976162947-1827
19Aston Villa2874173456-2225
20Norwich CityNorwich2956182552-2721

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Transfer Talk Daily
Match previews - twice weekly
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!