Even after a long spell away from the weekly spotlight, Pogba still carries rare profile value. He is a World Cup winner, a recognisable global name and, at his best, the kind of midfielder who can change the rhythm of a game with one pass or one driving run.
That is why the usual heavyweights are being discussed:
The commercial appeal is clear, but any club would also be weighing minutes, fitness and whether Pogba can handle the week-to-week demands of MLS travel and scheduling.
The biggest obstacle may not be money or ambition. It may be MLS paperwork.
If D.C. United still holds Pogba’s discovery rights, that could give the club first position in any negotiation inside the league structure. Discovery rights have often been an unglamorous but important part of MLS recruitment, especially when multiple clubs are interested in the same player. In simple terms, the headline chase can be slowed by internal league mechanics.
Some clubs appear cleaner fits than others. CF Montréal and New York City FC could offer a fresh-project angle. Colorado Rapids might see midfield pedigree as a priority. Inter Miami, by contrast, would likely face tougher roster balancing even if the ambition is obvious.
The next step is simple: first, Pogba must actually become available. If that happens, the run to 2 September could turn from loose speculation into one of the most closely watched MLS stories of the window.