Barcelona 'interested in signing Paulo Dybala on a free transfer'

Barcelona are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Juventus forward Paulo Dybala on a free transfer.

The 28-year-old has been in strong form for the Old Lady during the 2021-22 campaign despite some injury problems, scoring 12 times and contributing six assists in 27 appearances.

Dybala's contract in Turin is due to expire at the end of June, though, and there has been a host of speculation surrounding his future in recent weeks.

According to Sport, the Argentina international wants to play in the Spanish league despite already receiving offers from the Premier League and Serie A.

The report claims that Tottenham Hotspur have already made 'a firm offer' for the South American, but Barcelona are the favourites for his signature, with the Catalan club identifying him as the ideal low-cost signing ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.

Dybala, who missed Tuesday's Champions League clash with Villarreal through injury, has scored 112 goals and registered 48 assists in 281 appearances for Juventus since joining the club from Palermo in 2015.