Pogba, a midfielder, joined Manchester United in 2016 but ultimately didn't meet the expectations that came with his high transfer fee.

He was also criticized for his off-field behavior before returning to Juventus in 2022.

Rooney expressed his concerns about the team's recruitment strategy during this time, stating that the club prioritized big-name signings over careful decision-making.

He specifically mentioned Romelu Lukaku and Zlatan Ibrahimovic as other examples of this approach.