Arsenal have enquired about a move for forward Paulo Dybala on a free transfer this summer, according to reports. The Argentina international left Juventus in early July after the expiration of his contact in Turin.
The 28-year-old is yet to sign for a new club, though talks have reportedly begun with sides over a contract. The links to the Gunners comes as Mikel Arteta looks to solve an issue with scoring goals.
The Spaniard lacked a threat at centre-forward throughout the previous campaign, with wideman Bukayo Saka ending the season as top scorer across all competitions with 12 goals. Discussing his plans for the summer, Arteta said: “He puts the ball in the net – that’s priority number one.
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“Goal threat. Any successful team needs enough goal threat in the squad. Without it, you have nothing.”
While Eddie Nketiah signed a new long-term deal at the club, Alexandre Lacazette confirmed his departure in a return to Lyon. This left a void in the squad, which appears set to be filled by Gabriel Jesus.
The versatile Manchester City forward is expected to be the next signing for the Gunners in a £45million move. However, that leaves just two options up front, with further depth potentially needed in that area.
That’s where Dybala comes in, as La Repubblica reports, via GIFN, that Arsenal have enquired with agent Jorge Antun over a move for the free agent. They aren’t alone though as Manchester United, Inter Milan and Napoli are all said to be in the race.
The forward scored 115 goals in 293 appearances for the Bianconeri, often favouring playing as part of a front two. Should he join, he could be the perfect strike partner to help unlock Jesus as a centre-forward.
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