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By WILL PICKWORTH Published: 18: 52 AEST, 29 April 2025 | Updated: 19: 49 AEST, 29 April 2025 14 View comments KSI has teased a sensational Baller League transfer scoop for former Man United star Paul Pogba. The You Tuber, boxer and influencer is president of the UK version of the popular six-a-side tournament that is hosted at the Copperbox Arena on Monday nights. Several celebrity players and managers are already involved in the competition, with the likes of Gary Lineker, John Terry, Alan Shearer and Luis Figo among those in charge of sides. Meanwhile, players are paid £400 per match and the teams include retired professionals such as Troy Deeney, futsal players, free agents and former academy stars who have recently been released. And, speaking on night six of the tournament, KSI was asked by Sky Sports 'one realistic wildcard' who he would love to see play in the Baller League. 'Ooooh. .. . Pogba, ' KSI replied. Paul Pogba has been touted for a sensational move to the UK version of the Baller League KSI, president of the UK version of the popular six-a-side tournament, said talks were ongoing Pogba's last professional game came in September 2023 during a tough spell with Juventus The 31-year-old's answer led to a shocked reaction, before he added: 'Pogba, he's a free agent. We do follow each other on socials and we are in talks. ' KSI then laughed and was asked what team the World Cup winner would join if he did make the move. 'It depends on who he wants, but I feel like a player of that calibre would have to play for like an N5, a team that is at the bottom. ' N5 are managed by Arsenal legends Robert Pires, Freddie Ljungberg and Jens Lehmann, with the name a reference to North London. They currently sit bottom of the table, although N5 did pick up a first win against Santan FC on Monday. And when pressed on whether Pogba wouldn't want to hang around given they're at the bottom of the table, KSI added: 'They're in form (now). ' Pogba, 32, hasn't played professionally since September 2023 after an injury-ravaged spell at Juventus. Things went from bad to worse for the Frenchman in February 2024 when he was hit with a four-year ban after failing a drugs test when increased levels of testosterone were found in his system. At the time, Pogba said he believed the verdict was 'incorrect' and added he would 'never knowingly or deliberately' dope. Pogba won the World Cup with France in 2018 and remains one of the best players of his era But the 32-year-old endured a difficult second stint with Man United and left on a free in 2022 KSI tipped Pogba for a move to N5, who are managed by Arsenal legends Jens Lehmann (pictured in blue jeans to the left of referee with the ball), Robert Pires and Freddie Ljungberg However, Pogba was handed a lifeline in October when the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) reduced the sanction from four years to 18 months following an appeal. Since his ban ended in March, the 32-year-old has been seen training in Miami with coaches, working on both his football and physical fitness. With his suspension coming to an end back in January, Pogba had been linked to several clubs, including Marseille, Man City, Corinthians, Man United and multiple Saudi Pro League clubs. He has also been heavily touted with a move to the MLS and The Athletic reported on Monday how DC United hold his discovery rights. This is a mechanism that allows a club to claim the exclusive right to have the first opportunity to negotiate with a player who is not currently involved within the league. However, Mail Sport previously reported how it was unlikely Pogba would join any club before the end of the season, opening the door to a possible Baller League cameo.
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