Former rival could hamper Tottenham plans.
Tottenham Hotspur are chasing an ambitious £80 million move for Juventus attacker Paulo Dybala, report The Mail.
But former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri, his new manager in Turin, is not ready to sell just yet.
While Dybala’s importance to Juventus waned after Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival, Sarri has plans for the Tottenham target
Sarri was quoted by Goal this week: “He could easily play in the false nine role.
“We could also find different solutions. He could play as a midfielder, or as a trequartista behind two strikers.”
These are not the quotes of a manager who is looking to sell.
A big money offer from Tottenham could potentially force the issue, but there is just two weeks left before the transfer window closes.
Dybala did not feature for Juventus against Tottenham at the weekend due to his involvement for Argentina at the Copa America.
Sarri is certainly not pushing the player towards an exit, and it would be an error of Juventus to undermine their new manager.
Tottenham might have to make an offer they simply can’t refuse.
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