Transfer Talk: Long-time target Dybala offered to Barcelona

Posted Friday, March 08, 2024 by ESPN

AS Roma forward Paulo Dybala has emerged as a transfer option for Barcelona, according to Diario Sport.

The 30-year-old has been in impressive form for Roma this season, recording 13 goals and seven assists in 26 matches across all competitions, but has now reportedly been offered to the Blaugrana.

Dybala currently has a release clause of €12 million for teams outside of Italy and would like to play in Spain, although there have also been offers from the Premier League.

Barca have liked Dybala for some time -- he was often linked with a move to the club during the Lionel Messi era -- while the €12m clause plus more modest wages than he was on at Juventus make him affordable. However, signing him could affect the future of fellow forward João Félix, who is on loan at Barcelona from Atlético Madrid this season.

Elsewhere, West Ham United are keen on signing Dybala while Atleti have been made aware of the situation but haven't made a final decision.

Roma are reportedly keen to renew the forward's contract and he is willing to listen to their offer, but his preference would be to join Barça if they make a move.