3 reasons why Paulo Dybala is not the solution for Manchester United

The powers that be are fully behind Manchester United’s quest to revamp their squad over the summer.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made it clear that young British talent is his focus for the window, and he’s kept to his word so far. Daniel James was signed a few weeks back for £15 million, while news emerged today that Aaron Wan-Bissaka will join the club in a deal worth £50 million.

These are two statement signings from United as they seek to not only regain top four status but also become title contenders again.

These two aren’t the only players United were reportedly targetting. I’m sure a lot of the United faithful were especially excited when a certain left-footed Argentinean was linked with a move to Old Trafford.

No, it wasn’t Lionel Messi, but his heir apparent, Paulo Dybala. Would this be the move to catapult United back into relevancy? I certainly don’t think so.

Here are three reasons why Paulo Dybala is not the solution for Manchester United.

#1 Failure to live up to the hype

Dybala only scored 5 league goals last season

When we first heard about Paulo Dybala, he was billed as the next Lionel Messi. Argentinean and Serie A fans alike were dizzy with praise for him. Some even dared to compare the youngster to the great Maradona. However, the 25-year-old hasn’t hit those Ballon d’Or heights at the Allianz Stadium, at least not yet.

The best he finished in the Ballon d’Or rankings was 15th in 2017. That’s even lower than Antoine Griezmann, another player United are linked with who doesn’t get half the hype the Argentinean does.

It’s no accident that Dybala often struggles to get into Argentina’s starting XI; his form has often not reflected the hype around him.

#2 Neymar-esque price tag

Paulo Dybala signed for Juventus in 2015

Over the past few years, the money involved in football has increased exponentially. £30 million is the new £5m and the way we rate players is not the same as how clubs value them. Nowadays, clubs have such a deep pot of money that they are no longer desperate to sell and if they do, they demand seismic transfer fees.

The case of Paulo Dybala would be no different. Although he’s not the marquee man, Dybala is a still a highly valued player at the Allianz Stadium and quite frankly, Juventus are such a wealthy club that they don’t need United’s money.

Factor in his age and global reputation and you have a transfer fee that might exceed £200 million. Can Manchester United afford to break their transfer record for a player that might never acclimatize to the Premier League?

#3 Not equipped for English football

Would he be a good signing for Manchester United?

Time and again, we’ve seen big-name players come to England and fail to live up to the hype surrounding them. That’s not to say that they weren’t talented; it’s just that the Premier League requires a stark adaptation of playing style.

English football is physical and fast, meaning if you’re not strong or fast on your feet, you’ll struggle. Of course, there are exceptions like David Silva and Juan Mata, who have managed to navigate England’s toughest defences despite their physique. Does Paulo Dybala possess that speed of thought? I doubt it.

Let’s consider his countrymate, Angel Di Maria, as an example. No one can question the Argentinean’s talent, but in England, he could barely muster up Ashley Young numbers from the wing.

English football isn’t for everyone and when you’ve been accustomed to a laboured and slow style of play, the Premier League isn’t the place to be ‘finding your feet’.

For the money United would have to pay for the 25-year-old, it’d be a costly wait too.