Pogba is a free agent after his contract with Juventus was terminated last month by mutual consent.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner is currently serving an 18-month doping ban, which was downgraded from four years, but can return to training in January, and competitive action two months later.

Marseille is one of the clubs linked with securing his services, with president Pablo Longoria saying it would not "close the door" on a move for the 31-year-old.

While De Zerbi claimed he has not spoken about a potential transfer, he appeared open to trying "to find space" for Pogba.

"I would like to have only champions in my team," he said. "Pogba has always been a champion, but honestly – during my discussions with staff – we have never spoken about it.

"In January, we especially need to find players for the needs we have. Obviously, if champions arrive, we will try to find space and make sure they can live together.

"That would absolutely not be a problem for me. When you have top players, it's not my problem but that of the opponents."

Marseille is currently second in Ligue 1 on 30 points, 10 behind leader Paris Saint-Germain, on which it has a game in hand.