According to one former Premier League star, Jurgen Klopp ‘will have held talks’ regarding Liverpool’s signing of Paul Pogba.
France international Thomas Lemar is set to leave Old Trafford when his contract expires at the end of this month. The Red Devils paid Juventus £90million for his services in 2016, but he will now leave for free. Midfield is a position that Liverpool are frequently being linked with strengthening this summer. As a result, former striker Darren Bent believes the Reds would have entertained the idea of signing Pogba.
Bent thinks that Klopp and Man City boss Pep Guardiola would have held talks with Pogba over a summer move. The ex-forward went on to argue why players at Liverpool would have been keen to play alongside the soon-to-be former Man United midfielder.
“You say Klopp and Pep wouldn’t touch him, I bet they’ve probably looked at the scenario and I bet they’ve had a conversation with him,” Bent told Talksport.
“You know what all great managers are like, they always think that even though that player has been a problem elsewhere, I can get the best out of him. I can guarantee you that Pep and Klopp think they can get the best out of any player on the planet.”
Bent added: “I know he hasn’t been good enough [for United] but he is a good player. He hasn’t been a success but he has won two trophies there. It hasn’t worked and they’ve paid a lot of money for a footballer who’s now leaving for nothing.
“I don’t know if Chelsea fans will want him to join, but I wonder if some of the players would. Footballers will think differently to fans.
Other players, players in Chelsea’s squad, will think, “I would love to have someone like that here.” Players have different perspectives on talent. Liverpool will go through the same situation.
