Palermo striker Paulo Dybala continues to be linked with a summer transfer to Europe’s biggest clubs, including Juventus, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool. He is regarded as one of the sport’s best young talents and potentially a future global star.

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Zamparini: Dybala Decision Imminent 

Wednesday, May 6

Outspoken Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has suggested at least a trio of clubs are in the running for Dybala, and he promised a decision on his future within 15 days.

Zamparini spoke to Italian newspaper Giornale di Sicilia (h/t Kevin Palmer of the Sunday World): “At least three teams are really interested in him. The apple is ripe and we are ready to pick it. I think in 10, or a maximum of 15 days we will know his future. We will meet with the player and his agent to complete the deal. Those who understand football realise his potential.”

Palmer links Arsenal, Chelsea, United and Liverpool with the impressive youngster, while Inter Milan are also said to be in the running. Dybala previously admitted he wants to play alongside a “genius” like Juventus‘ Andrea Pirlo, per Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Sky Sports).

He also described his connection to Italy in the same interview.

“I love Italy,” Dybala said. “This is the country that made me famous and I would love to stay in Serie A. There are some big teams out there who don’t play in Champions League and I can’t deny that I’d love to play in Europe’s most prestigious competition.”

Dybala has netted 13 goals for Palermo this season, per Soccerway. He is a creative striker, who is capable of bringing team-mates into play with his vision and passing accuracy. The Argentinian enjoys a buzzing style similar to that of Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero, making his movement difficult to track. His quality can be seen below:

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could do with a clinical finisher to work around the opposition’s box, as the Gunners barely have top-class cover for first-choice striker Olivier Giroud. Dybala‘s craft would suit the north London side perfectly, but it would be most profitable to play him alongside a more physical partner.

Chelsea could prove attractive due to their recent Premier League title victory, although Dybala may struggle to oust Diego Costa from Jose Mourinho’s team. Both United and Liverpool offer transitional projects with no guarantee of Champions League football, but Dybala could develop into the centrepiece of either side’s quest for elite European football.

Sky Sports indicates Juventus previously made a €32 million (£23 million) bid for his services but that Palermo value him at €40 million (£28 million). Palermo will likely be looking for the biggest payday they can get, so his potential suitors will need to drop a major sum to secure his signature.

Dybala possesses the technical ability and the natural confidence to excel in any of Europe’s top divisions. He can be expected to continue rapidly improving over the coming years, particularly if he is given a chance to shine at his next club.

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