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 joinBarcelona 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 their ban on registering new players.
"It'd be great to have Pogba," he told reporters, speaking at the presentation of Laporta's proposed plans for the Barca academy. "I've a long-standing relationship with him, I send him messages, we work on projects and ideas.
"If Joan wins, we'd make the move. I don't know if it's a problem that he can't play until 2016, but I hope he comes.
"The messages are not just about football, but to know how he is. All players want to win and Barca have just won the treble."
Reports in Spain suggest Atletico Madrid winger Arda Turan, who has announced his intention to leave the club, is on the brink of completing a move to Camp Nou.
Abidal, however, is not convinced the Turkey international would be the right fit.
"Arda is a good player, important for his team, but I don't know if he would adapt [at Barca]," he added.
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