Paul Pogba has been offered to a Champions League club on a free transfer this summer, according to a new report.
Pogba has not played since he featured in Juventus' Serie A clash against Empoli in September 2023.
He was suspended for four years in 2023 after an initial sample taken after a game against Udinese showed DHEA - a compound that promotes the production of hormones in the body, including testosterone - in his system.
Pogba denied 'knowingly or deliberately taking any supplements that violate anti-doping regulations' and, after an appeal, his ban was reduced to 18 months.
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That permitted the 2018 World Cup winner to return to competitive football in March, but he has yet to find a new club.
The 32-year-old has been linked with moves to Newcastle, Manchester United, boyhood club Marseille and Inter Miami.
Now, Foot Mercato claim that a return is closer than ever.
According to the report, Pogba has 'wanted to wait and see which project would suit him best' before making his comeback to professional football.
It is claimed that he has been offered to Ligue 1 side AS Monaco, who have qualified for next season's Champions League.
The Monegasque club finished in third place last season by winning 18 of their 34 matches, and have already begun strengthening for next season.
Former Tottenham defender Eric Dier will join on a free transfer next month once his Bayern Munich contract expires, while they are also reportedly closing in on a season-long loan move for Barcelona winger Ansu Fati with an option to buy.
Foot Mercato claim that Monaco are 'in search of a talented player to strengthen their midfield', with a move to Marseille ruled out due to Pogba's expected salary demands.
Should a move be completed, it would finally allow the Frenchman to get back to playing football again after nearly two years out of the game.
Topics: Champions League, Paul Pogba, AS Monaco, Ligue 1, Football, Transfers
Ryan Smart