“I hope to convince him” – Francesco Totti admits he wants to lure Arsenal linked forward to Roma

AS Roma legend Francisco Totti has revealed that he will speak to Arsenal target Paulo Dybala in a bid to convince him to move to the Italian capital.

The Argentina international has reached the end of his contract with Juventus. He bade farewell to fans of the Bianconeri in his final game at the Allianz Stadium last week (May 16).

As per Tuttosport, several clubs are interested in signing Dybala, including Arsenal. However, Totti has stated that he will speak to the former Palermo man about Roma's interest.

While speaking to Sky Italia, the 2006 FIFA World Cup winner said (via HITC):

“We’ll see if we can bring him to Rome. I’ll meet him on Monday and I hope to convince him. We’re in Milan for Eto’o’s match, we’ll play together and I’ll give him some advice. I’ll try to put something in his head, hopefully we’ll succeed. That is if Roma are the same mind as me.”

Dybala joined Juventus from Palermo in 2015 and has scored 115 goals and provided 48 assists in 292 appearances in all competitions for the club.

His time at Turin has seen him win 12 major honors, including four consecutive Scudetti.

The 28-year-old has proven himself at the highest levels. His availability on a free transfer has sparked interest from several clubs, including Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and AS Roma.

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Arsenal are said to be leading the race for Dybala's signature but will have to wade off interest from other potential suitors including city rivals Tottenham.

However, the Gunners have the odds stacked against them in their race to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League this season.

The Gunners have blown their prior advantage by losing against Spurs and Newcastle United in their last two matches. They no longer have their destiny in their hands in their quest to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.

The advantage lies with Tottenham and it could favor the Lilywhites in the race to sign Paulo Dybala. Spurs are currently fourth, with a two-point lead over Arsenal with just one match to go.

The Argentina international might prioritize moving to a team playing in the UEFA Champions League. This is owing to the levels he has operated on for the last seven seasons.

It remains to be seen what the next step in Dybala's career will be, but the Premier League final day results could well play a part in his next transfer. The Gunners will face Everton in their final fixture, while Spurs will take on Norwich City.