Pranav Nair
Juventus could offer Paulo Dybala to Manchester United
According to Italian outlet Tuttosport (h/t The Sun), Manchester United could be offered Juventus star Paulo Dybala this summer.
New manager Andrea Pirlo may have to part ways with the 26-year-old in order to keep Cristiano Ronaldo happy.
The Portuguese superstar has been linked with a switch to French giants Paris Saint-Germain. However, selling Dybala will see Ronaldo take over as the undisputed choice at centre-forward next season.
According to earlier reports, Dybala is sick of being transfer listed and is considering his future in Turin. A move away will bring to an end his five-year association with the club, having moved from Palermo in 2015.
The Argentine has two years left on his current deal. However, talks have stalled regarding an extension. Dybala is seeking a contract that will see him net £260,000 per week but Juventus are willing to offer only around £175,000 per week. (h/t The Sun)
Although the Old Lady considers him an important player, he still occupies a lower tier of priority when compared to Ronaldo. Dybala was on the market last season with PSG, United, and Spurs all linked.
Too late to exchange?
The report goes on to add that Juventus could use the Argentine to bring back Paul Pogba to the club. The Frenchman departed the Allianz Stadium in 2016 to return to United.
Pirlo is well aware of the United star’s talent, having played alongside him at Juventus for three years. Despite signing a number of players, the Juventus midfield had failed to produce the goods, in what was yet another disappointing Champions league run.
Although Pogba’s future was subject to much speculation earlier in the season, it has quietened down now. The arrival of Bruno Fernandes sparked life into the Frenchman, who is now looking as settled as ever at Old Trafford.
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Dybala is coming off an excellent season that saw him win the Serie-A MVP for 2019-20. Although he is an excellent player, United must not be tempted into parting ways with Pogba.
The Frenchman is a world-beater on his day and looks to be getting his act back together. The ideal scenario would be for us to bring in Dybala while keeping Pogba.
