After testing positive for high testosterone levels in his system in September 2023, the World Cup-winning France midfielder was given a four-year football ban in February.

On appeal, the long suspension was later lowered to 18 months, and Pogba might return to action in early 2025.

The 31-year-old, who was once the most expensive player in the world when he joined Manchester United for £89.3 million in 2016, is still under contract with Juventus, but the team has apparently stated that they are prepared to sever connections with him.

Pogba should then be able to relocate wherever he wants, and even though he still has ties to the Saudi Pro League and the MLS, a return to the top division is still possible.Darren Bent, a member of the 100-goal club and someone who knows the Premier League better than most, may see the Frenchman arrive at Arsenal, the team he supports.

“I believe this would have humbled [Pogba] a little bit,” he remarked on talkSPORT Drive. He has been off the field for a while; before to the ban, he had injuries, so things weren’t going so well.

“He hasn’t demonstrated it, but he still has the quality there. When it comes to character evaluation and introducing characters into the dressing room, Arteta has performed admirably.

He will be able to determine the character and remaining appetite of Pogba by sitting him down. Arteta will be able to figure out whether Pogba is seeking a final pay day and refuse.”If you can integrate Paul Pogba and bring him off the bench with his qualities, wow,” he continued.

After making his professional debut with United in 2011, Pogba returned from 2016 until 2022, during which time he was mainly considered a failure.

Bent, however, believes that Raheem Sterling’s loan stint with Arsenal has demonstrated the Gunners’ ability to assist in the rehabilitation of players who aren’t playing well.Bent thinks Pogba might follow in the footsteps of former England forward Sterling, who struggled to make an impression at Chelsea the previous season but is now playing under Arteta.

He stated, “Obviously, it must be difficult for [Pogba] to go through something like that.” “I know folks who have been through that, so I know how difficult it can be.

“He is aware that he is no longer in a position of power where he could give orders and carry out his desires. He is now aware that he will be a bit of a rotation squad player if he joins a major team.