Paul Pogba has the potential to win the Ballon d'Or, and I tried to bring him to Arsenal, reveals Arsene Wenger
- Arsene Wenger revealed that Lukas Podolski is NOT for sale
- The Arsenal manager tried to sign Paul Pogba when he left Man United
- Wenger tipped Pogba to win the Ballon d'Or in his career
- On Podolski, Wenger said, 'I am the one who fixes the prices'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that he attempted to bring Juventus superstar Paul Pogba to the Emirates before he left Manchester United.
The 21-year-old was let go by Sir Alex Ferguson in the summer of 2012, and Wenger admitted that he tried to sign the midfielder before he joined Juventus.
Speaking on French television channel beIN SPORTS, Wenger said: 'As a footballer, he (Pogba) has everything. It is difficult to figure out what he doesn't have.
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Paul Pogba, pictured in France training on Sunday, has been a revelation for Juventus since signing in 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson let Pogba leave Old Trafford having only made three substitute appearances
'Things happened very quickly. We were interested in him. We tried to get him to come here. But he very quickly signed for Juventus.
'He has the potential to win the Ballon d'Or.'
Wenger also revealed that Lukas Podolski will not be sold, despite reports that the German striker is looking for a way out.
Lukas Podolski played for his country against Gibraltar this week, but is struggling for Arsenal minutes
Wenger denied reports that Podolski is on his way out of the Emirates, declaring that he is not for sale
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Pogba also holds a regular starting position in the French national team, and has made over 20 caps already
The Arsenal boss rubbished an article stating Podolski will leave for €5m in January, labelling it as 'totally made up'.
'He (Podolski) is not for sale,' Wenger said. 'I am the one who fixes the prices.
'He came back from the World Cup, he has had to recuperate a little behind everyone else. He plays in the position where I have the most players.'
Pogba still has a long career ahead of him, and Arsene Wenger believes he can win the Ballon d'Or
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