Paul Pogba's Man United apology, Bruno Fernandes problem, 'humiliating' Sir Alex Ferguson

Few footballers have encapsulated the highs and lows of Manchester United's fortunes quite like Paul Pogba.

From a fledgling talent who slipped through Sir Alex Ferguson's grasp to his record-breaking return in 2016 and his damp squib of a departure in 2022, Pogba's tenure at Old Trafford was a whirlwind of topsy-turvy performances, controversy, injury woes, and unrealised potential.

Whether it was his on-pitch brilliance, off-field disputes with managers and fans, or cryptic social media posts, Pogba was never far from the headlines. Now, as he stands at a career crossroads following a tumultuous spell at Juventus, and with an uncertain future, rumours of a sensational comeback to United refuse to die down.

The question remains: could a reunion be mutually beneficial, or would it merely be a case of history repeating itself? Here, MEN delves into Pogba's intricate relationship with the Red Devils, exploring where things went awry and whether a dramatic third act at the Theatre of Dreams could ever materialise.

The adage goes that the third time's the charm, but after Pogba's disappointing spell in Italy, few United supporters are likely to place faith in such sayings. Nonetheless, talk of him returning to Old Trafford has persisted for months, with the Frenchman, whose doping ban lifts next month, even hinting at a United return on social media.

Initially slapped with a four-year ban, the punishment was later reduced to 18 months upon appeal. Following the adjusted sentence, Pogba was greenlit to resume training last month and has since been in Miami working on regaining match fitness.

On Instagram, Pogba uploaded an animation depicting him standing by United ace Amad, both donned in the team's kit. A subsequent post