ASTON VILLA JOIN RACE TO SIGN FORMER MANCHESTER UNITED MIDFIELDER

ASTON VILLA JOIN RACE TO SIGN FORMER MANCHESTER UNITED MIDFIELDER .

Birmingham, England – November 2, 2024

Aston Villa has entered the pursuit of former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, rivalling Leicester City and Sporting Lisbon for the Frenchman’s signature.

ASTON VILLA’S INTEREST

– Villa manager, Unai Emery, keen on Pogba reunion

– Proposed 4-year deal, worth £250,000-per-week

POGBA’S PREFERENCES

– Premier League return prioritized

– Champions League football a key factor

LEICESTER CITY AND SPORTING LISBON’S RESPONSE

– Leicester City confident in negotiations

– Sporting Lisbon offers UEFA Champions League football

ANALYST’S VIEW

“Pogba’s decision will be influenced by Champions League ambitions.” – Sky Sports’ pundit, Paul Merson.