As per Italian news outlet Calciomercato.it, there has been a big update on Tottenham Hotspur's transfer plans for Juventus star and soon-to-be free agent Paulo Dybala.

The Lowdown: Spurs eye Dybala move...

According to reports recently, Tottenham are one of several Premier League sides in the mix to sign Dybala as a free agent with there still being no sign of a contract extension at Juve.

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His current deal expires later this year with 90min claiming in February that Spurs and manager Antonio Conte were offered a chance to sign the Argentine.

Indeed, Dybala's representatives have allegedly been sounding out potential landing spots and Calciomercato.it now say that Tottenham have made their first move pre-summer.

The Latest: Tottenham take 'first steps'...

As shared by the Italian news outlet, Spurs and transfer chief Fabio Paratici have 'already taken their first steps' to sign Dybala alongside European heavyweights Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan.

They also say Spurs are one of the clubs who have made an 'offer' to the forward's entourage - with the outlet going on to cite 'La Stampa' whilst claiming Dybala has rejected this proposal and all other foreign approaches.

The Verdict: Keep trying...

The South American star apparently favours staying at Juve but the Serie A giants are now having great 'doubts' over his proposed stay in Turin.

This could potentially hand Spurs another chance as managing director Fabio Paratici chases Dybala for Conte.

Described as 'one of the most important players' in Italy's top flight by Calciomercato.it, the 28-year-old has bagged 12 goals and six assists in all competitions this season (Transfermarkt).

He can play across the forward line as a centre-forward, second striker and out wide (Transfermarkt), coming as a useful option for Conte in a variety of attacking roles.

Valued at £45 million by Transfermarkt, evidence of his terrific form, bypassing this fee and signing him for nothing would be a masterstroke by Paratici at Spurs.

Currently in the prime of his career, a second attempt to sign Dybala must be made, with former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson even claiming he would be a 'massive' signing for any side.

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