It definitely has potential!
Apparently we told Real we want 120M+Kroos for Pogba
I dont like the idea of Pogba leaving but I guess it is not a bad deal...
By the way what do you think of Verratti Cavani and 20M for Pogba?
Honestly, Kroos is unnecessary now. Pjanic and him play similar roles. The only midfielder that could replace Pogba on Madrid (and this would be very short term), would be Modric. Currently, I'd argue Modric is a more
effective* player anyways than Pogba right now, but obviously given age & potential, valuation isn't even close.
*That doesn't mean talented. In a team system though, I think Modric provides better vision, better workrate, and better defensive coverage. That being said, he is less physically dominant. Pogba winning headers for us in the box leads to goals. He also isn't as good of a dribbler.
If I was looking to bend Real over for Pogba, I would ask for 175-200 millon euro in value, but a lot less cash:
Morata clause waived (20) + Modric (35) + James (60) + Odegaard (10) + 50 million.
It would suck losing Pogba, but having a starting 11 that looks like this would be pretty decent for winning a short term UCL.
---Morata----Dybala----
---------James----------
--Modric------Marchisio--
---------Pjanic----------
If I was transacting with PSG:
Verratti+ a lot of cash. Let's value Verratti at 40-50 million, right now due to his injury.
I would say: Verratti + 100.
Pogba is money. I honestly believe in terms of effectiveness, he is a bit overrated. He is a great player, but I'm skeptical on whether he is actually Balon d'or material. However, he is the most marketable player in world football right now.
That makes him as valuable as Messi or Ronaldo, quite frankly, given his age. Players are only as valuable as how much people think they are worth.
Support for that argument:
- Messi will be 29 soon, his value falls from this point forward, and his wages are massive.
- Ronaldo is 31, and he wages are also massive.
- Pogba is currently more marketable than both, will require lower wages, and is 23 years old.
He is worth more than 120 million, and quite frankly, for the team paying, he isn't riskless. There is a lot of hype around the player, and he may not be a balon d'or winner.
Also, worth noting that, its probably best to hold off finalizing fees with English clubs for at least about a week (no verbal agreements). If Brexit happens, GBP probably depreciates & we get more euros.