PSG give ultimatum to Barcelona on Neymar deal, Manchester United agree personal terms with Dybala and more: Transfer Roundup, 1 August 2019

By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Aug 01, 2019 15:06 GMT

Paulo Dybala at Juve's training ground ahead of making final decision, United ready to meet his wage demands

Paulo Dybala has reached Juventus' training ground as he expects to have a chat with Maurizio Sarri before making a decision about his future amid overwhelming interest from Manchester United.

If Dybala chooses to stay put at Juventus, then the chances of Romelu Lukaku joining the Serie A champions are scanty. This is because Juventus cannot afford to make a cash-only approach for Lukaku. United have slapped a price tag that's in excess of £79 million on the Belgian striker.

Inter Milan, meanwhile, are waiting for Dybala's decision to make one final swoop for Lukaku. They've already had a £53.9 million deal rejected. However, they're desperate to get Mauro Icardi off their books and replace him with the Belgian. If Inter do not match United's valuation, there's every chance that Lukaku will remain a Manchester United player beyond the summer.

According to the reliable Romeo Agresti, United are ready to meet Dybala's wage demands of €10 million a year. So there's agreement on that front.

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