‘Massive signing’ – Thiago Silva would again Chelsea transfer for Dybala

Reports earlier this week advised that the Blues had been eager on a swap for the skilled Roma striker, who might link-up with fellow Argentine Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge.

Dybala’s present contract on the Stadio Olimpico, which runs till the summer time of 2025, is rumoured to incorporate a clause that will make him out there to overseas suitors for a cut-price charge of simply €12million (£10.2m) within the present window.