Manchester City are reportedly keeping tabs on Paul Pogba's situation. Pep Guardiola, the manager, is an admirer of Pogba and there have been behind-the-scenes discussions at the Etihad. However, no contact has been made with Pogba’s agents yet. City might consider Pogba as a stop-gap solution due to Rodri's injury, although they are also considering other midfielders like Bruno Guimaraes and Martin Zubimendi.

Rumors suggested that Manchester City and Pep Guardiola were looking for an experienced midfielder who could make an immediate impact. Pogba was seen as a potential option to bolster the team's midfield, particularly in light of Rodri's absence. However, both The Mirror and the Manchester Evening News reported that Manchester City were not genuinely interested in Pogba. The reasons cited included his history with Manchester United, which would make his signing unpopular with fans, and the time he would need to regain competitive form. Consequently, Manchester City's management does not view signing him as a realistic option at present.

Team Talk reports on Manchester City's interest in signing Paul Pogba to replace the injured Rodri. Manchester City are considering a move for former Manchester United player Paul Pogba to fill the void left by injured midfielder Rodri. Pep Guardiola's side have made an approach to Pogba about joining them when he returns to football in March. Pogba last played for Juventus before being issued a doping ban and was released by the Serie A side in November.

According to The Independent, Manchester City is contemplating signing Paul Pogba, who will be eligible to play again starting in March following his suspension for doping. The club is keen on securing Pogba before other major clubs potentially target the French midfielder. However, it has been reported that Pogba is not especially interested in joining Manchester City, as he prefers a new challenge in Italy or Spain. The Daily Mail indicates that Pep Guardiola is looking for players who can make an immediate impact on his team and considers Pogba a viable solution to his midfield challenges.