Manchester United are a much better team with Paul Pogba than they are without him, so much is obvious.
But his very presence in the club as an attraction to potential new recruits who in turn will improve the squad and help him win the trophies he longs for is also of great importance.
In the end, United’s ability will convince him that they can win trophies crucial for Pogba to sign a new contract and keep him happy during such a business period. But he has an important role to play in it and getting involved in the club will be an important step forward.
Pogba was most unhappy at United in the second half of 2018 when he seemed to fall out with a frustrated Jose Mourinho and the squad, denying real investment after finishing second in the 2017/18 Premier League, seemed to be going backwards rather than forwards .
When he returned to full fitness during ‘Project Restart’ in the summer of 2020 after a long injury, United were much better thanks to the arrival of Bruno Fernandes and Pogba suddenly looked like he was enjoying being at the club again.
Pogba looked much happier when he returned from injury to an improved Man Utd team 2020 / Michael Steele / Getty Images
The Frenchman was determined to take care of unfinished business at United when he returned to Manchester in 2016 as the most expensive player in the world. Sometimes in the last five years he has seen ready to give up because the club was not able to match his ambitions.
But that situation is changing. United are not there yet, but Pogba can help with that.
His status and reputation in world football is such that many players, whether they are new talents or more established stars, would jump at the chance to play with him.
So much is clear from the way Amad Diallo has talked about him and reveals that he was anxious to join United precisely because Pogba was at the club.
“I met him when I was little at that trial at Juventus. After the session, they asked who I would like to have a photo with, and I asked for Paul. He was my idol! “Amad told ManUtd.com.
“Then, when I got the offer from United and I realized that Paul was here, I did not have to think twice and I wanted to come here immediately.”
United are moving towards finally securing the signing of Jadon Sancho, who has long been known for being keen to join the club and connect with existing stars in the squad. Pogba will be a draw in that, while he can be a reference point for international teammate Raphael Varane if the Real Madrid defender is to be on the move this summer and United make an offer.
Pogba is not alone as an attraction for other players. Bruno Fernandes reaches that level after 18 incredible months, while Marcus Rashford is another. Sancho can also be a cover for future signings and the more the better if United reach the level they are aiming for.
Man Utd builds a group that other players want to be part of / Pool / Getty Images
But Pogba is still the biggest attraction at the moment and reusing him at the club which clearly means a lot to him would be a big part of the puzzle to get him what he really wants.
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