The transfer saga surrounding Paulo Dybala last season was one that infuriated Tottenham fans to no end, and now any kind of deal for the Juventus star appears dead in the water.
Former #thfc target Paulo Dybala is set to sign a new contract with Juventus. | @romeoagresti
— Daily Hotspur (@Daily_Hotspur) January 10, 2020
Goal report that the reigning Serie A champions have begun work on handing the Argentine international a contract extension which could see Dybala see his wage increase at Juventus a few months after the former Palermo forward was heavily linked with a move away from the Old Lady.
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Dybala was a player plenty of Tottenham fans were keen on the club signing last summer due to his creative and attacking capabilities as well as his general recognition as a world-class player, but this latest update has seen plenty supporters fume on social media, specifically at Daniel Levy.
Here’s what Spurs fans had to say on Twitter about Dybala potentially signing a new deal at Juventus…
What could have been if Levy decided an extra £10-15m to cover image rights was worth paying for a world-class forward!
He’d have given us creativity we’ve missed. And wouldn’t be without a recognised striker now
Now we’ll get a January bargain basement deal – at best— #ENICout (@MattyFrench82) January 10, 2020
Sigh
— DayeF (@daye_fubs) January 10, 2020
I wasn’t prepared for this news. pic.twitter.com/B4YGvLNHSn
— ap (@otheranthony) January 10, 2020
BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS LEVY
— Ndombellend (@Ndombellend) January 10, 2020
Say sike
— ChristianTHFC (@Christi05042568) January 10, 2020
hate to see it
— Weezy F Baby (@gurg_zz) January 10, 2020
According to The Independent, the only factor that prevented a deal from happening was Levy not being willing to pay for Dybala’s image rights.