Paulo Dybala offered himself to Barcelona; Xavi decided against transfer - Reports

Juventus forward Paulo Dybala was reportedly keen to join Spanish giants Barcelona this summer. However, the club snubbed the opportunity to snap up the Argentine on a free transfer.

According to Sport, the 28-year-old offered himself to Barcelona, but the club's manager Xavi and sporting advisor Jordi Cruyff opted against signing Dybala, as they do not view the forward as a long-term signing.

Dybala scpred 115 goals in 293 appearances for the Bianconeri, winning five Serie A and four Coppa Italia titles. He has been included in the Serie A Team of the Year five times and was the 2019-20 Serie A Most Valuable Player. The Argentine has, however, been inconsistent over the last few seasons.

The 28-year-old was keen to join the Blaugrana, who are on the rise under Xavi. However, the La Liga giants want to make some statement signings - which doesn't include Dybala - to boost their hopes of silverware next seaso. Their focus remains on promoting and developing youngsters like Pedri, Gavi and Ansu Fati, who are seen as the club's future.

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Paulo Dybala close to joining Inter Milan after Barcelona snub

Juventus vs SS Lazio - Serie A

Inter Milan are close to signing Paulo Dybala, as per BBC Sport. Despite his indifferent recent form - 20 goals in his last two seasons - the Argentine is one of the most talented attackers in Serie A. Furthermore, he will have a point to prove after being snubbed by the Blaugrana.

As per Sky Sports, the Nerazzurri have also reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Romelu Lukaku on a season-long loan deal worth £10.3 million. The Sun has reported that Inter are set to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan on a free transfer too.

The addition of Dybala will see Inter form a formidable attacking quartet comprising the 28-year-old, Lukaku, Mkhitaryan and Lautaro Martinez next season.