Chelsea have been constant contact for ‘ideal’ signing – Chats with entourage may face pause

On January 8th, we relayed news from Italy that Chelsea could make a concrete approach for AS Roma’s Paulo Dybala in the winter market.

It was also stated the forward has a €12m release clause for clubs outside Italy and that’s valid until next Monday.

TuttoMercatoWeb now explain why Chelsea are not willing to take advantage of this clause in the coming days to sign the 30-year-old.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side believe Dybala has the ‘ideal’ profile to bolster their attack this month, but would have to change their plans after the latest development.

On Wednesday, the Argentina international suffered a hamstring injury in the Giallorossi’s Coppa Italia defeat to Lazio and was replaced.

TMW state the west London club and the player’s entourage are in constant contact and if not for his injury, the parties could have tried to work out a deal in the winter market.

Dybala’s injury will help José Mourinho’s side to retain him, at least until the end of the season.

Chelsea ‘remain vigilant’ about the South American, but everything is postponed until the summer.

Dybala has scored six goals and registered six assists from 18 games this season. His deal lasts until 2025 and the report adds Roma are trying to extend his contract.