Paulo Dybala

[DWelbz19]

He’s no striker. He’s positionally ambiguous, which is a big part of why nobody has gone for him. Where do you actually play him? - is the main question most clubs will be asking themselves.

 

[Cypriot]

Never seen his birth certificate mate. Is it registered there?

So why in a market dry of strikers, would a midfielder make any difference?

 

[Swordsman]

is he a number 9 ? to replace ronaldo ?

 

[Mainoldo]

i think he’ll be a Cavani type deal if it happens. End of the window

 

[Infra-red]

is he a number 9 ? to replace ronaldo ?

He's a second striker or #10 really.

He could play as a false #9 although it does seem that the trend in football is swinging back towards proper 'reference point' strikers.

 

[croadyman]

i think he’ll be a Cavani type deal if it happens. End of the window

Yeah definitely getting that vibe as well, can't decide whether or not he's declining like Sanchez or Cavani

 

[Wednesday at Stoke]

So why in a market dry of strikers, would a midfielder make any difference?

He's flexible enough to play across the forward line and he's used to playing as a right sided forward at Juventus.

 

[Aeryis]

He's flexible enough to play across the forward line and he's used to playing as a right sided forward at Juventus.

He's not. He struggled playing as a right sided forward, struggled to play as a striker, and struggled to play as a false 9. His "true position" is that a free roaming number 10/second striker that sits in between the forwards and the midfielders. Key phrase being free roaming.

Honestly amazing how many people constantly make suggestions of players they clearly haven't watched regularly. If you haven't watched Dybala, at the very least attend their fan forums and see what Juventus fans say about Dybala. He's not a winger, not a wide forward, not a centre forward and he's not a striker, he's awful in those positions.

He’s no striker. He’s positionally ambiguous, which is a big part of why nobody has gone for him. Where do you actually play him? - is the main question most clubs will be asking themselves.

It's also the reason why Juventus are happy to get rid of him, tactically speaking he's a headache.

Anyways wow, at least one other person bothered to research and/or watch Dybala before suggesting we should get him to solve our striker/centre forward issue. Half the users here are honestly just as bad as Woodward when it comes to recruitment.

 

[Abraxas]

I always had him down as someone that floats around off a striker. At least ideally speaking. I don't see the athleticism but I do see the technique.

Clearly not a type that would be ideal for our situation with Bruno and Eriksen, even VDB.

 

[Scholsey2004]

I think people are underestimating him. His numbers in terms of goals and assists arent stellar but he's very technically good, has very good passing stats and is a good dribbler. If we're moving to a high possession system of play these are the type of players we need. If our two wide forwards are Sancho and Dybala then we'll be very good at keeping possession in and around the opposition penalty area.

 

[rooney2009]

He is the most overhyped overrated player of his generation
I don’t like or rate him at all
We should stay away from him

 

[Keane's Prawn Sandwich]

If the rumours are true about his wages being around £100,000 a week then I suspect this could be a shrewd signing. He will score goals and at the very least provide some assists. He is in no way a replacement for Ronaldo though as he is not a traditional CF target man. A very good squad player to offer some challenge for positions. I think the pros outweigh the cons on this one.

Pros: Reasonable wages, not expecting Champions League, flexible position in attack and no transfer fee.
Cons: Injuries, inconsistency, not a target man.

 

[mobmob]

I would snap their hand off at 6 million a year and a free transfer, no where near his form 2/3 years ago but still a handy attcking player, showed more promise last year than Martial/Rashford

 

[Dennis Viollet]

He’s no striker. He’s positionally ambiguous, which is a big part of why nobody has gone for him. Where do you actually play him? - is the main question most clubs will be asking themselves.

in addition to all of this, the guy is injury prone

 

[Number TwentyFive]

in addition to all of this, the guy is injury prone

Excactly, considering that he has been out injured for 213 days missing 39 games, according to transfermarkt, since 1st of July 2020 he will be a risk signing even if he is a free agent. Probably want a decent sign on fee to.

 

[copen1945]

Under the circumstances, we should go for this deal. May not be for the long term future, but Ronald isn't playing another minute for us.

 

[Mickeza]

If it’s him or Brobbey the answer is pretty fecking clear.

 

[Mainoldo]

If it’s him or Brobbey the answer is pretty fecking clear.

This all day.

 

[Maluco]

A team with Dybala, Eriksen and de Jong will a serious step up in technical quality. I hope we can get in all three. We might actually be good to watch!

 

[Theo88]

True, so it's around 190K per week.

Isnt that less than what the likes of Martial and Rashford make? He probably used to demand 50% more 2 years ago. Reality must have hit him on the face hard

 

[Sandikan]

Isn't this the guy who didn't really fancy it a few years ago?

 

[Hester_manc]

Isn't this the guy who didn't really fancy it a few years ago?

Yes, and that is why I do not believe this story is true.

 

[roonster09]

Isnt that less than what the likes of Martial and Rashford make? He probably used to demand 50% more 2 years ago. Reality must have hit him on the face hard

Yes, it's less than what Rashford and Martial are on.

Anyways we get only half info, so it's hard to make comparisons.

 

[Valencia Shin Crosses]

He's not. He struggled playing as a right sided forward, struggled to play as a striker, and struggled to play as a false 9. His "true position" is that a free roaming number 10/second striker that sits in between the forwards and the midfielders. Key phrase being free roaming.

Honestly amazing how many people constantly make suggestions of players they clearly haven't watched regularly. If you haven't watched Dybala, at the very least attend their fan forums and see what Juventus fans say about Dybala. He's not a winger, not a wide forward, not a centre forward and he's not a striker, he's awful in those positions.


It's also the reason why Juventus are happy to get rid of him, tactically speaking he's a headache.

Anyways wow, at least one other person bothered to research and/or watch Dybala before suggesting we should get him to solve our striker/centre forward issue. Half the users here are honestly just as bad as Woodward when it comes to recruitment.

This sounds hilariously similar to Bruno actually. Both players that are thought of as "top level" footballers, yet are tactical headaches in where you can actually play them. Not to mention that free roaming 10 role is literally exactly how Bruno plays so yeah this is a no go.

 

[TheReligion]

If it’s him or Brobbey the answer is pretty fecking clear.

Would be both. BB is £13m

 

[Chief123]

He's flexible enough to play across the forward line and he's used to playing as a right sided forward at Juventus.

Mate he’s been dreadful playing on the right for Juventus whenever he has. What are you basing your judgement off?

 

[christinaa]

I follow Dybala in the Italian Serie A and he works very very hard.
Is dangerous in the area and he can score great free kicks too.
He could be a good signing.

 

[Darlington Padgett]

I follow Dybala in the Italian Serie A and he works very very hard.
Is dangerous in the area and he can score great free kicks too.
He could be a good signing.

He's a good player but that's exactly what Bruno does.

 

[christinaa]

He's a good player but that's exactly what Bruno does.

Do you watch him?
He works much harder than Bruno and his free kicks are better.

 

[Suv666]

Juventus fans were mentioned that he has fitness issues and gets tired easy
Any truth to that?
His wages are quite low and free transfer which makes me think there must be a catch somewhere. Too good to be true deal.

 

[SATA]

My opinion of this is that Ronaldo will stay if we sign this bloke, and when we find out Ajax will demand too much for Antony

 

[Wednesday at Stoke]

Mate he’s been dreadful playing on the right for Juventus whenever he has. What are you basing your judgement off?

This has come full circle from where I suggested he can’t be a good option as a striker if he’s available on a free and can’t find a club to somehow looking like in defending him.

 

[Mickeza]

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[Freak]

We can do better

 

[georgipep]

If it’s him or Brobbey the answer is pretty fecking clear.

Is it? What is it for you? Mine is Brobbey.

 

[Bepi]

Juventus fans were mentioned that he has fitness issues and gets tired easy
Any truth to that?
His wages are quite low and free transfer which makes me think there must be a catch somewhere. Too good to be true deal.

yeah, possibly related to his covid or long covid maybe… he is shot at physical level since two years and will need a proper medical to understand his conditioning… in this shape, he would be extremely stupid to accept an offer from the PL… better wait until someone in Italy, France or Spain is desperate enough or needs a filler.

 

[croadyman]

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More exciting than this Brobbey guy

 

[Chief123]

Dybala is not what most fans who haven’t watched him recently think he is. He is not the dybala from a few years ago. It could be argued that was a purple patch. If he’s on cheap wages, he’s worth a punt but he’s far from a solution to our Ronaldo-less problem. It’s one hell of a gamble to hope he comes in and plays as our primary striker.

 

[DevilRed]

I'm glad we are passing on him.

Has all the wrong characteristics for a signing that would help move us forwards.

It would be someone we sign during the moyes/lvg era for sure though.

 

[Gandalf]

Belotti is a far better fit for what we actually need if we are signing freebies from Italy.