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Pep Guardiola discusses Manchester City intentions to sign Paul Pogba
PEP GUARDIOLA says it is down to Manchester City, not himself, to convince Paul Pogba to join the club.
Guardiola (right) says he has no control over signing Pogba
Bayern Munich boss Guardiola, 45, will replace Manuel Pellegrini at City this summer.
The Spaniard has already reportedly drawn up a list of transfer targets.
Juventus midfielder Pogba is said to be high on that list, along with a number of high-profile players.
Would I like to coach him? It doesn’t depend on me, but on the club
“He’s shown his value, but I know he’s happy at Juve and I wish him a long career.
“Would I like to coach him? It doesn’t depend on me, but on the club.”
It emerged this last night that Guardiola is considering adding Mikel Arteta to his back room staff at City.
Midfielder Arteta is set to leave Arsenal at the end of the season when his contract expires and may retire in order to go into coaching.