Paul Pogba at Euro 2016 (Getty)
Paul Pogba at Euro 2016 (Getty)

Arsene Wenger has labelled Paul Pogba’s imminent big-money transfer to Manchester United as ‘completely crazy’.

The Juventus midfielder appears set to become the most expensive player in history by returning to Old Trafford.

Arsene Wenger, renowned for his frugality, has spoken of his astonishment at the £100million fee that is expected to seal the switch.

‘It is completely crazy if you cannot afford to pay it. If you can afford to pay it you can justify it,’ Wenger said.

‘It is completely crazy if you compare it to normal life. That is for sure. But we live in a world where every activity that is worldwide makes a lot of money.

‘Football has become a worldwide competition and that is why clubs can afford to do it. Does it make sense in the way the player can give you that investment back? Nobody ever could calculate.’

Wenger attends the International Champions Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Leicester City (Getty)
Wenger attends the International Champions Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Leicester City (Getty)

While Manchester United and other clubs are spending big in the market, Arsenal have been more reserved so far this summer.

Arsenal signings this summer

Granit Xhaka – £38.25m

Rob Holding – £2.55m

Takuma Asano – £3.4m

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