Published 15:09 IST, November 30th 2020
Juventus could agree Dybala swap for PSG striker Icardi as contract hits stalemate
Juventus and PSG might swap Paulo Dybala and Mauro Icardi next summer, following the Argentine midfielder's inconsistent performances this season.
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Defending Serie A champions Juventus have struggled for form under Andrea Pirlo since start of campaign. Although Cristia Ronaldo and Alvaro Morata have arrived in red hot form for Old Lady, Argentine midfielder Paulo Dybala has come in for some criticism as he struggles to thrive on field under Italian tactician. tably, reports of Dybala's move away from Allianz Stadium have already begun doing rounds with winter transfer window around corner.
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Dybala transfer rumours reignite following Argentine's inconsistent form
Paulo Dybala started for Juventus in game against Benevento alongside Morata up front last weekend. Although Spaniard, who is on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid, netted only goal for Bianconeri, Dybala's contribution on field has come in for some scrutiny.
Morata has netted eight goals already this term, fulfilling Pirlo's trust in his goalscoring instincts. However, Dybala has struggled this season, often moving in and out of starting lineup. He has mand to rack up just one goal for Juventus, which came against Ferencvaros in Champions League, furr igniting transfer rumours.
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Dybala contract runs until 2022; Icardi transfer swap likely
According to a report on Dybala transfer rumours by Italian media outlet Calciomercato, PSG and Juventus could agree a swap deal involving midfielder and his Argentine compatriot, Mauro Icardi. report insists a deal involving Dybala-Icardi transfer swap could well materialise if Juventus star does t extend his contract.
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Dybala has a contract with Juventus which sees him tied down at Allianz Stadium until June 2022. Although earlier reports claimed a contract extension was on cards, recent reports hint at hard-hitting negotiations between two parties. defending Serie A champions are hesitant to extend his deal citing his inconsistency this season.
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PSG transfer news: Icardi to finally join Juventus?
Icardi was linked with Juventus since his Inter Milan days before joining PSG on a permanent switch. He has mand five appearances in Ligue 1 this season, racking up two goals before being sidelined due to an injury. His contract runs until 2024 with a swap deal possible in summer transfer window.
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Im courtesy: Juventus, Mauro Icardi Instagram
15:09 IST, November 30th 2020