Saudi clubs 'are interested in signing Paulo Dybala' after landing several stars

Roma are set to lose Paulo Dybala this summer as Saudi Arabian clubs look to tempt the Argentine away from the Italian capital.

Dybala still has two years remaining on his deal with the beaten Europa League finalists, but his meager £10.3million release clause makes him a very cheap option for Pro League clubs hoovering up European talent.

The 29-year-old battled through injuries to play a crucial role in Roma’s journey all the way to May’s showpiece final, where he opened the scoring for the Italian side.

Dybala’s resurgence has led to interest from Saudi clubs, although no formal approach has been made, according to Corriere dello Sport.

The outlet claims that Al-Hilal, who have recently signed Kalidou Kouliably from Chelsea and are in talks with Gennaro Gattuso to become their new coach, are considering paying Dybala’s clause.

A big-money offer would tempt the Argentinian striker who will turn 30 in November.

Jose Mourinho’s side are keen to keep the mercurial forward, who arrived at the Stadio Olimpico to extraordinary fanfare, but not only cannot compete with a Saudi offer.

But would be reluctant to sign the forward to an improved deal that could remove the clause. The club have also already seen their striking department depleted by the injury sustained by Tammy Abraham.

The ex-Chelsea striker is expected to be out of action until at 2024 with a severe knee injury necessitating Roma’s pursuit of a replacement.