Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has encouraged his former club to make a surprise move for Paul Pogba, insisting the French midfielder still has plenty to offer despite his recent setbacks.
Pogba is currently serving a reduced doping suspension and is expected to return to training in January before becoming eligible to play competitively in March. With his future at Juventus appearing uncertain, the 32-year-old is widely expected to become a free agent.
Softfootball understands that Petit believes Arsenal should capitalize on the opportunity by signing the former Manchester United midfielder when he becomes available.
According to the World Cup winner, Pogba is determined to prove his critics wrong and is working tirelessly to regain full fitness after spending months away from competitive football.
Petit believes the French international is motivated by a desire for redemption and feels his quality has been missed by both Juventus and the French national team.
He also argued that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could be the ideal coach to help Pogba rediscover his best form, thanks to the positive environment he has created at the Emirates Stadium.
The former Arsenal midfielder believes Pogba’s combination of physical strength, creativity and experience would add another dimension to the Gunners’ midfield, while his hunger to revive his career could make him a valuable asset.
Petit further suggested that a confident and happy Pogba remains one of the finest midfielders of his generation, adding that the support and belief Arteta offers his players could help unlock the Frenchman’s full potential once again.
