Both Chelsea and Tottenham have been credited with an interest in Paulo Dybala in recent times, but they have now been dealt a blow in the reported race to sign him.
The 28-year-old sees his contract with Juventus expire at the end of the season, with talks ongoing between the club and the Argentine's entourage over a possible extension.
However, with less than six months remaining on the deal, Dybala is inevitably being strongly linked with an exit from the Allianz Stadium - with Chelsea and Tottenham said to be keeping an eye on his situation in Turin.