Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United fans here in the Football Transfer Tavern have been dealt a setback in their hopes of signing Palermo striker Paulo Dybala, with the Daily Star claiming that Juventus are in talks to sign the forward.
The £30m-rated striker is a major target for a number of top Premier League clubs, an it is no surprise with the forward excelling in the Serie A this season.
Dybala, 21, has accumulated 12 goals in 27 appearances for Palermo this season, and he is looking increasingly likely to leave the club this summer, with Juventus now leading the chase for the forward.
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has revealed that the club are talking to Juventus regarding a deal for the striker.
“I’ve received concrete offers for Dybala,” Zamparini said.
“I was offered €30m by two clubs, but I said that I want €40m. I even got [an offer] for [Franco] Vazquez and Dybala together.
“Juventus? Yes, they could take him [Dybala]. I’m in contact with [Juventus general manager Giuseppe] Marotta, I know they’re interested, but they must hurry, there are other teams after him.
“After Easter I’ll meet Dybala’s agent who is working hard for the lad’s future. Will he remain in Italy? It’s 50-50 at the moment.
“Napoli? [President Aurelio] De Laurentiis wants him, but I’ve told him not to think of another deal like [Edinson] Cavani [€17m], this time he’ll have to break the bank.”
A plethora of United fans here inside the Football Transfer Tavern are specifically annoyed about this news, with most of them saying the club need to sign a new striker to help bolster their attacking options for next season.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea fans…. How do you feel about this news? Would you be gutted to miss out on Dybala in the summer? Let us know your feelings and thoughts in the comments below!
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