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Does signing Pogba make United the Premier League's best team?

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The most drawn-out transfer saga in living memory has mercifully ended after Paul Pogba made a sensational return to Manchester United for a €105 million fee that could potentially rise to €110 million.

The former Juventus midfielder left Old Trafford under controversial circumstances in 2012 - apparently unsettled by his agent Mino Raiola - and in the intervening period developed into the most sought-after player on the planet.

His dominating strength is contrasted somewhat with a propensity to bewilder with his dazzling footwork. He's an all-rounder, adept at both curating attacks and scuppering his opponents' ventures into the final third. Whether or not you agree with the astronomical value slapped on his head, Jose Mourinho has tempted a world star to Old Trafford.

How quickly the Portuguese manager has conducted his business - it would be a surprise if he made another significant splurge in the summer transfer window - has been commendable, particularly with how he's undoubtedly strengthened his ranks.

It hasn't taken much. Eric Bailly, though an unknown quantity for many, lends valuable versatility to an often injury-stricken defence, joined from Villarreal for around £30 million. Another malleable player in attacking midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan cost the same from Borussia Dortmund, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic headed the transactions until Pogba's arrival.

Inevitably, further business will go on at the top flight's other title challengers. A drive east to Pep Guardiola's revolution at Manchester City would see substantial evidence that his work isn't over. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich handler has admitted that his new club is trying to sign Everton's John Stones and Leroy Sane of FC Schalke 04. If reports are to be believed, fellow precocious talents Gabriel Jesus and Marlos Moreno are also on their way.

Antonio Conte's work at Chelsea isn't necessarily over either, and considering his work with Italy at Euro 2016, he can head a bid for silverware in 2016-17. N'Golo Kante has added some much-needed urgency to the midfield, and at £33-million Michy Batshuayi could prove a snip. One suspects the Blues are a centre-back away from competing on all domestic fronts.

Meanwhile, Arsenal has been typically restrained in the transfer market, but can still claim a tougher spine than last term with the acquisition of Granit Xhaka. 2015-16's title push was entirely convincing for a huge period of time, but ultimately fell short due to injuries and what appeared to be a lack of belief.

Those supposedly on the periphery of a title chase, such as reigning champion Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool, have all made some impressive tweaks to personnel.

But will these respective changes - and the imminent transfer on the horizon - be enough to stop Pogba and Mourinho from holding the Premier League trophy aloft next May?

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