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Manchester United paid a then world record £89m to Juventus for Pogba in 2016 - he rejoined the Italian club on a free transfer in 2022 Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is in advanced talks with Monaco as he seeks a return to football after a doping suspension. The French World Cup winner, 32, is moving towards a return to his homeland with the Ligue 1 side. BBC Sport understands discussions have revolved around the midfielder signing a two-year contract with Monaco, who hope to close the deal in the coming days. Talks have been ongoing for a number of weeks, with Pogba training before pre-season as he plots his return to action. Pogba was provisionally suspended after being randomly tested following Juventus' opening game of the 2023-24 season against Udinese. He later received a four-year ban which was slashed to 18 months in October following an appeal. He agreed a mutual termination of his contract with Juventus in November and has been free to recommence his career since March. In the Court of Arbitration for Sport's final judgement on his case it was confirmed that Pogba did inadvertently take DHEA, a substance that boosts testosterone and is on the World Anti-Doping Agency's banned list. Crucially, however, the ruling stated that DHEA only has an effect on performance for females. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast US Open round two: Mc Ilroy battling to make cut as Lawrence moves three clear Markram helps South Africa close in on World Test Championship win Liverpool agree £116m deal for Wirtz Bruce Springsteen's classic archive performances Solving the 'three baby mystery' Diane Morgan's heartfelt journey into her own past Exploring iconic songs that were once banned by the BBC What are the priorities for new Spurs manager Frank? Where will Wirtz rank in list of most expensive signings? Hunter-Bell among GB stars at Stockholm Diamond League Why can 23-year-olds play at Euro U21s? Why has Rodgers signed for the Steelers? 'A gamble for Frank - but Dane has earned Spurs chance' The NZ part-timers looking to shock Bayern and Benfica Saunas, cuddly toys and new bonds - inside the Lions' Algarve den Is America making Scottish football great again? Brighton flop to Europe's hot property - is Gyokeres ready for next step? Oakmont's 301-yard par three - a gimmick or psychological masterstroke? Is Test cricket financially sustainable? One year to World Cup, are Tuchel's England regressing after Southgate era? Norris on 'doing it my way' and racing against Verstappen Data, downloads and detective work - chasing rugby's salary cheats Mary Earps: Queen of Stops. Video Mary Earps: Queen of Stops 'One of Europe's best technicians' - why Man City signed 'genius' Cherki 'This course challenges your sanity' - why Oakmont is toughest US Open test Fun French Open whets Wimbledon appetite - Second Serve The stunning football pitches hiding in the Arctic Circle. Video The stunning football pitches hiding in the Arctic Circle Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.