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Abidal talks up Pogba to Barcelona: I've spoken to him for years

The former France international says he hopes to see his compatriot move to Camp Nou but is not convinced Arda Turan would fit the team.

Eric Abidal has revealed he has often spoken to Paul Pogba in the past and would love to see him join Barcelona from Juventus.

A delegation from the European champions arrived in Italy on Wednesday to formalise the club's interest in signing the France international this summer.

Former Barca defender Abidal, who is poised to become sporting director should Joan Laporta win the presidential elections, admits he hopes to see Pogba plump for a move to the Liga champions despite its ban on registering new players.