Chelsea 'in talks' to sign Paulo Dybala as Mauricio Pochettino can pull off bargain deal

Chelsea have opened talks with the representatives of Paulo Dybala to discuss a sensational move for the AS Roma star as Mauricio Pochettino looks to seal a cut-price move. Reports suggest the new Blues head coach is keen to bring his compatriot to Stamford Bridge and the Premier League club have began negotiations after learning of a bargain release clause written into his contract at the Stadio Olimpico.

The 29-year-old signed for the Serie A outfit on a free transfer after leaving Juventus last summer and he enjoyed a stellar campaign with the Giallorossi, scoring 17 goals in all competitions as Roma reached the Europa League final before their defeat to Sevilla.

The move is likely to be driven by Pochettino as the 51-year-old has tried to sign Dybala twice in his managerial when at Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain.

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