He looks likely to stay in Italy for the time being, but Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is a wanted man.
In Serie A he is learning from one of the greats, Andrea Pirlo, and playing for a club graced by French football idols Zinedine Zidane, Michel Platini and Didier Deschamps.
The 20-year-old gets better every day and after winning the U20 World Cup in June, is in line to star in the senior edition in Brazil having helped Les Bleus power past Ukraine in the play-offs.
Here, talkSPORT's Expert Eye finds out what the men in the know think of him.
Juventus manager Antonio Conte believes Pogba will be the best
“We started working on him a year ago and his progress has been incredible. I saw his interviews in which he said he wanted to become the best in the world. I am happy with that, because in my view he can be the best.”
“We started working on him a year ago and his progress has been incredible. I saw his interviews in which he said he wanted to become the best in the world. I am happy with that, because in my view he can be the best.”
Man City youth boss Patrick Vieira reckons the club made a mistake not trying to sign Pogba
"Many tell me that [he plays like I do]. I think he is more attacking than me and perhaps more technically skilled. He’s amazing."
"Many tell me that [he plays like I do]. I think he is more attacking than me and perhaps more technically skilled. He’s amazing."
Juventus and Italy veteran Gianluigi Buffon
“Pogba has been a real surprise, as when he arrived nobody thought he could be this good. He is an extraordinary player who maintains great humility. I think he will make history for Juventus and France.”
“Pogba has been a real surprise, as when he arrived nobody thought he could be this good. He is an extraordinary player who maintains great humility. I think he will make history for Juventus and France.”
Man United defender Patrice Evra laments the loss of Pogba
“His talent on the pitch, his aggression, his presence, is very rare. He very quickly earned the respect of players like Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes.”
“His talent on the pitch, his aggression, his presence, is very rare. He very quickly earned the respect of players like Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes.”
Juventus great and 2003 Ballon d'Or winner Pavel Nedved
“Pogba can win the Ballon d'or, I have no doubt about it. He's only 20 and has time to improve.”
“Pogba can win the Ballon d'or, I have no doubt about it. He's only 20 and has time to improve.”
Juventus maestro and midfield mentor to Pogba, Andrea Pirlo
“Pogba can become the best midfielder in the world. He has strength, technique and the right mentality.”
“Pogba can become the best midfielder in the world. He has strength, technique and the right mentality.”
France manager and World Cup winning captain Didier Deschamps on Pogba's call-up in March
“He is a player for the future and the future starts now for him. I want to see him with us, within the squad and at training. He strikes the ball well and uses it well.”
“He is a player for the future and the future starts now for him. I want to see him with us, within the squad and at training. He strikes the ball well and uses it well.”
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