Barcelona ‘line up swoop for Juventus’ Paulo Dybala as Lionel Messi’s replacement should talisman leave this summer due to Nou Camp unrest’
- Lionel Messi’s Barcelona future is in doubt as he remains unhappy with the board
- Paulo Dybala is yet to agree terms over signing a new contract with Juventus
- Tuttosport claims that Barcelona want to sign Dybala if Messi leaves this summer
Barcelona are preparing for life without Lionel Messi and have identified Paulo Dybala as their heir to his throne.
That’s according to reports in Italy, which claim that the Spanish giants are keen for Juventus forward Dybala to replace his Argentine compatriot should Messi leave them this summer.
Tuttosport report that both Dybala and Messi are unhappy at their respective clubs which could lead to talks between both teams.
Paulo Dybala has been earmarked by Barcelona as Lionel Messi’s replacement should he leave
Messi’s future at Barcelona is far from certain with the talisman upset at the running of the club
Sunday’s edition of Tuttosport claims Barcelona want Juventus star Dybala if Messi does leave
Dybala is yet to agree terms with Juve over a new contract and was seemingly heading for the exit doors last summer amid Manchester United and Tottenham interest.
The 26-year-old is reportedly seeking a new contract worth £13.5million-per-season after tax (£260,000-per-week) – figures which would practically double what he is on at present.
He is currently the fourth highest-paid player at the Italian giants but is seeking greater parity with Cristiano Ronaldo, Matthijs de Ligt and Gonzalo Higuain.
While Dybala’s issues appear to be over money, Messi’s at Barcelona run deeper than that.
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