Paul Pogba told what Man United rival manager would do for him amid shock transfer link

Paul Pogba only last month acknowledged that he and Jose Mourinho will have to sit down together one day to discuss what happened at Manchester United.

Pogba, 31, continues to be linked with a return to the Premier League. Claims are emerging that Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, could benefit from a similar meeting should they consider swooping for the midfielder.

Despite still being under contract with Juventus, there's an expectation that they will reach an agreement to end that deal early and allow Pogba to become a free agent. The doping ban he received last September now enables the midfielder to start training again in January - and he can play again in March.

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The Gunners are playing at Old Trafford in early March, which might become another reunion for United's academy graduate! Footballer-turned-pundit Darren Bent certainly thinks Arteta could make it work with Pogba.

"I think this situation would have humbled [Pogba] a little bit," the former Premier League striker said on talkSPORT Drive. "He's spent some time off the pitch; it wasn't really going that well before and he had injuries before the ban.

"He's still got the quality there; he just hasn't shown it. Arteta has been good at judgement and bringing characters into the dressing room."

Bent added: "He'll sit down Pogba and be able to tell what kind of character is there, and how much hunger is left. If Pogba's looking for a last payday, Arteta will be able to suss that out and say; 'No'.

"If you can integrate Paul Pogba, with the qualities he's got, him coming