PSG Faces Challenges in Pursuing Paul Pogba Amid Financial Fair Play Constraints
Paris Saint-Germain’s hopes of signing Paul Pogba appear to be fading, as UEFA’s strict enforcement of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations is making the deal increasingly difficult. The French giants, who are under scrutiny for not fully complying with FFP rules, are limited in their spending this summer. PSG is allowed to spend only a fraction of its substantial financial resources, which has forced the club to reconsider its transfer priorities.
As a result, Pogba has slipped down PSG’s list of targets. The focus for the Parisian club has shifted, with strengthening other areas of the team taking precedence over signing the highly sought-after midfielder. With UEFA’s sanctions looming over clubs that fail to adhere to FFP, PSG must proceed cautiously when investing in players this summer.
Meanwhile, Juventus, Pogba’s current club, has adjusted its stance on the midfielder. Although the Italian side initially hoped to capitalize on his potential sale, the club now seems determined to hold onto the Frenchman. Juventus is aware that it is unlikely to receive more than €60 million for Pogba, especially as clubs outside of PSG and Manchester City are also restricted in their spending this summer.
In light of this, Juventus may be forced to part with another key player to balance its books—Arturo Vidal. The Chilean midfielder, valued at nearly €40 million, is reportedly attracting interest from Manchester United. The sale of Vidal could provide the necessary funds for Juventus to reinvest in strengthening its squad, with speculation linking the club to a move for Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona.
With the Pogba transfer increasingly complicated, both PSG and Juventus are navigating a challenging market, where financial restrictions are reshaping their summer strategies.
