Paul Pogba to Man City transfer truth as Man United derby day nightmare laid bare

Manchester United are back in Premier League action this weekend following Thursday night’s Europa League victory over Viktoria Plzen.

However, Ruben Amorim will hope his side can avoid a third consecutive defeat in the league when they take on bitter rivals Manchester City at the Etihad. After beating Everton at the start of the month, United suffered back-to-back losses against Arsenal and Nottingham Forest.

Although, City themselves are suffering a poor run of form with just one win in their last 10 games across all competitions. Midweek, they were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Serie A giants Juventus in the Champions League, and will be desperate to avoid another embarrassing defeat on Sunday.

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Ahead of the crucial fixture in M11, the Manchester Evening News takes a look at the latest news around the club.

Manchester City are not considering a move to sign Paul Pogba despite reports suggesting that he has been sounded out. Contrary to claims that the ex-United midfielder has been identified as a player to add steel and experience to Guardiola's side, it is understood that there is no such interest.

Pogba is currently a free agent having seen his contract terminated at Juventus last month. The 31-year-old is looking to find a new club ahead of his return to football in March 2025.

United themselves had been tipped to make a shock play at bringing Pogba in for a third time but that looks incredibly unlikely. City had been described as admirers of Pogba whilst he was at Old Trafford.

It was written that Pogba had been