Fabio Paratici: 'Paulo Dybala will not leave Juventus'

Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici has insisted that Paulo Dybala will not be leaving the Italian champions before the European transfer window slams shut.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were both linked with moves for the Argentina international in the latter stages of the English transfer window, while Paris Saint-Germain have recently been credited with an interest.

Paratici, though, has 'absolutely ruled out' a late exit for the 25-year-old, who only managed five Serie A goals during a disappointing 2018-19 campaign.

"We can absolutely rule out Dybala leaving this summer. We can exclude that as a possibility," Paratici told Sky in Italy ahead of Saturday night's Serie A clash with Napoli.

Gonzalo Higuain has started the 2019-20 season as Juve's first choice in the number nine position, with the experienced forward back at the club following a loan spell at Chelsea.