Transfer Talk – Newcastle lead Arsenal for Juventus’ Paulo Dybala

The summer transfer window is approaching, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Newcastle in lead for Dybala

Newcastle United are seemingly ahead of Arsenal in the chase for Juventus’ Paulo Dybala, according to Corriere Dello Sport.

The 28-year-old Argentina forward is looking for a new project which places him at centre stage next season, and the No. 10 is hoping he can find solace in the Premier League.

Dybala is available on a free transfer at the end of the season, and he’s expressed a desire to leave Italy. So far, Newcastle, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have made tentative enquiries, though the Argentine hasn’t ruled out a switch to AC Milan.

Newcastle could have the upper hand, however, given their ability to offer a bumper contract.

Arsenal and Tottenham could be in the market for attacking players if players such as Alexandre Lacazette and Harry Kane move on.

Newcastle are looking to enhance their own strike options with Chris Wood struggling since his move in January, and Callum Wilson a regular on the treatment table.

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PAPER GOSSIP

– Kylian Mbappe has been offered €150 million to stay at Paris Saint-Germain for two more seasons, but the Frenchman is hoping Real Madrid can offer a similar or better package, according to Guillem Balague. The Spanish journalist believes there are no other clubs in the bidding for 23-year-old Mbappe, but that the striker has doubts about his dream move to the Bernabeu because of the proposed package his current employers have put together. If Los Blancos can offer the same or better, though, then Mbappe is likely to complete a switch in the summer.

– Villarreal are keen to keep Giovani Lo Celso…