Sources added that, while talks are not at an advanced stage, Pogba is aware of the situation and contact has been made between D.C. United general manager Ally Mackay and the former Manchester United star's entourage. Pogba has been without a club since his contract was terminated by Juventus last November.

Pogba, a 6-foot-3 central midfielder, is also believed to be exploring opportunities in Europe and the Middle East. He is expected to decide in the coming weeks.

According to GiveMeSport's Tom Bogert and Ben Jacobs, D.C. United has held preliminary discussions about signing Paul Pogba during the MLS secondary transfer window, as the former France international Manchester United and Juventus star looks to return from an 18-month doping ban that expired earlier this spring.