Rumoured Paul Pogba

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I can't understand all the hype around him...

Same here. Don't get me wrong, he's a good player, but I've yet to be convinced that he's the next big thing. Juventus will miss Vidal to a greater extent, IMO.

[LondonsFinest 692]

He isn't leaving this window.

[Tomo 21,733]

Same here. Don't get me wrong, he's a good player, but I've yet to be convinced that he's the next big thing. Juventus will miss Vidal to a greater extent, IMO.

A few years back the same thing was both said about Hazard and especially Neymar, both have proven to be worth every bit of their hype and then some.

Every person I have spoke to who watch people regularly say Pogba is just as good as the hype suggests if not better, In a few years time like with Neymar and Hazard now, Pogba will be one of the key players at a club challenging on all fronts and his admittedly steep price tag like with Neymar (we got very lucky Hazard had a release clause) will be a distant memory.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

I can't understand all the hype around him...

I encourage you to watch how teams play against him. He is without question one of the best players in the world and he's 21... He has everything to his game, I don't understand why you can't see this.

[LAM09 6,744]

I think it's clear that Mourinho would like him here, but we will most likely miss out due to his fee.

[JaKstone 307]

Gotta admit, the decision not to try to pursue Pogba made me really sad. He would have improved us a lot. Atleast get Witsel..

[chrismada9 1,948]

"I think everybody has an interest in Pogba. But there are things you can do and things you cannot do. I love the Eiffel Tower, but I can't have the Eiffel Tower in my garden. I can't even have the Eiffel Tower of Las Vegas."

~ Jose Mourinho on Paul Pogba

:lol:

[Spike 12,049]

I can't understand all the hype around him...

He is big and can do some fancy tricks. Not to mention that he has a nice compilation of goals on youtube. Anything of that sort is guaranteed to make people got a little too excited. From what I've seen he is a physically imposing but often lazy attacking midfielder. Not a CM and definitely not a CDM. I've seen some ridiculous dribbles where he utilises his technique and strength; so I think that is where his future lies. He has solid shooting, passing and dribbling techniques on top of his athleticism. He has it all to be an amazing player but we can only wait and see. He could end up similar to Yaya Toure. Wasted in the wrong positions and not realising his potential till far too late in his career.

[11Drogba 2,000]

We should have given Oscar+money to Juve and sign Pogba.

[LAM09 6,744]

I understand Mourinho's comments, but I honestly believe we can afford him by putting the right deal in. Oscar + £35-40m would interest Juve, but I guess the lack of interest is to do with the board.

[illmatic 901]

I can't understand all the hype around him...

Simple, good press and good marketing, this is the most important thing in the current football.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Mou has the best describtions ever. The eiffel tower comparison was just brilliant

[Duppy Conqueror 1,494]

Classic Jose quote..further inhances my belief that he is infact Brian Clough`s Portuguese lovechild.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

A few years back the same thing was both said about Hazard and especially Neymar, both have proven to be worth every bit of their hype and then some.

Every person I have spoke to who watch people regularly say Pogba is just as good as the hype suggests if not better, In a few years time like with Neymar and Hazard now, Pogba will be one of the key players at a club challenging on all fronts and his admittedly steep price tag like with Neymar (we got very lucky Hazard had a release clause) will be a distant memory.

Only time will tell. For every Neymar and Hazard there is an Eric Djemba-Djemba or Freddy Adu.

[St Abramovich 175]

Only time will tell. For every Neymar and Hazard there is an Eric Djemba-Djemba or Freddy Adu.

He's already proven himself well past the likes of Adu.

[Madmax 9,219]

Duncan Castles says he rejected City and is close to signing for Barcelona. 80 million euros, 16/17. Also that Mourinho admires him but we never made an offer as he is 'beyond our reach'. Pretty much what Mourinho said the other day.

[iseah100 5,612]

Duncan Castles says he rejected City and is close to signing for Barcelona. 80 million euros, 16/17. Also that Mourinho admires him but we never made an offer as he is 'beyond our reach'. Pretty much what Mourinho said the other day.

Ridiculous. Like chelsea is a small club or something.

[JaKstone 307]

Duncan Castles says he rejected City and is close to signing for Barcelona. 80 million euros, 16/17. Also that Mourinho admires him but we never made an offer as he is 'beyond our reach'. Pretty much what Mourinho said the other day.