Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba is preparing for his return to football in March but admitted he will be selective over the team he joins next.

The midfielder has been out of action since September 2023 after receiving a suspension for failing a drugs test. Despite protestation of his innocence, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) was found to be in his system and he was initially handed a four-year ban before it was reduced to 18 months on appeal.

Pogba has been linked with a host of clubs including a return to Old Trafford. Former United striker Louis Saha suggested in December the club could re-sign Pogba, who has been in Miami preparing for his comeback.

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The Frenchman's desire is to sign for a new club in the next few weeks so he can start preparing for a competitive return in March. The likes of Marseille have been strongly linked and the 31-year-old admitted he has received some 'interesting' offers.

"There are proposals, some of which are interesting and some not so much," he told streamer AmineMaTue. "Russia and so on, there were proposals but that is not the 'goal'.

"We have other goals. A club that plays in the Champions League? Why not? If it comes, of course, why not? We always want to join the best clubs. After that, it doesn't depend on me, it depends on many other things."

Meanwhile, his former United teammate Andreas Pereira would like to see him join Fulham. The Brazilian star replied to a Sky Sports post on Instagram that asked: "Which player should your club sign in January?" Pereira tagged Pogba using the eyes emoji.

Pogba made a total of 233 appearances for United, scoring 39 goals and assisting 48 times. However, a return to the club at this point is thought to be unlikely.