Man Utd urged to bring Paul Pogba back for third spell as unemployed midfielder put in same bracket as Neymar - but shock Fulham transfer also mooted

Pogba finds himself without a club since Juventus mutually terminated his contract last year following a doping ban. The said suspension has been reduced from four years to 18 months and it will end in March when the Frenchman can finally return to action. The World Cup-winning midfielder has been linked with a move to several clubs, including MLS and Saudi Pro League teams. He has also been tipped to link up with Mason Greenwood at Marseille, however, former United forward Louis Saha wants the Red Devils to bring back the France star for a third spell at Old Trafford.

Speaking to Spaceportsweden.com, Saha said: "I think it's gonna be an interesting few days for Paul as the transfer window comes to a close. He needs a club, that's for sure. He's on the free, so in many ways that takes a bit of the pressure off him because he can sign for a club when the transfer window closes, but from Paul’s perspective, he will want to get onto the grass with his new teammates in training as quickly as possible.

"The best thing for Paul is that he starts training with a club now, getting his fitness and tactical understanding to the best possible level. He will also want to know what kind of role he is going to play."

Saha also suggested another one of his former clubs as a potential next destination for Pogba, adding: "Would Fulham be a good fit for him? They are a club that would welcome him with open arms, and I think he would be a massive asset for them, he would fit in well there."

However, United would be Saha's first choice for Pogba, who he considers to be in the same bracket as Brazilian superstar Neymar in terms of entertainment value. "But if Paul Pogba is available, believe me, I would love to see him back at United at this moment in time," Saha said. "That’s how good he is. When he is fit and firing, he could go into the Manchester United squad and become one of the best players quite quickly.

"There are a handful of players that really excite me. Amad [Diallo] excites me. Neymar excites me. Pogba excites me. There are only a handful of players in this world that can do what Paul Pogba can do. It’s as simple as that, and that is why I would love for him to write another chapter with Manchester United."

United are working behind the scenes to free up their squad by offloading want-away players so that they can make new additions to their roster before the January window slams shut. Ruben Amorim's side will be next seen in action on Thursday as they take on FCSB in the Europa League.