If the deal taking Paul Pogba to Old Trafford were to fall through now it could have a major impact on the start of Manchester United’s...
The Juventus midfielder has been linked with a return to the club all summer and most indications are that the deal will be complete, possibly before Sunday’s Community Shield meeting with Leicester.
However nothing is certain until it’s done and former Manchester United defender Ferdinand told Metro.co.uk it would hurt the club at this late stage.
‘If he doesn’t sign, as a player in the changing room, you’ve been thinking ‘he’s coming, he’s coming’ and if he doesn’t sign it could have an adverse effect mentally, for a short time.
‘Everyone’s expecting him to come now so it’s important they sign him now.’
Ferdinand believes the hold up on what is expected to be a world record deal of £100million will not be because of Pogba.
‘Players don’t hold deals up, they either want to go or they don’t. It’s not the players, it’s the details between the clubs that’s the problem. His personal terms with the club would have been sorted, if they’ve spoken, all them things will be agreed. It’s just about the clubs agreeing little details.’
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