Jose Mourinho’s AS Roma Steals a March on Napoli to Sign Man United Target Dybala

• Italian giants have landed a major coup in the transfer market with the imminent acquisition of Paulo Dybala on a free transfer
• The former Juventus marksman was a transfer target for Serie A sides Inter Milan and Napoli as well as Premier League outfit Manchester United
• The Argentina international opted to leave Juventus on a free transfer after seven storied years in Turin, having moved from Palermo back in the summer of 2015

Argentine attacker Paulo Dybala has completed a move to Italian giants AS Roma in the ongoing summer transfer window.

According to Italian football journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the former Juventus forward has inked a three-year contract with the Giallorossi worth six million euros.

The Argentine was a primary target for Napoli and also appeared on the transfer wishlist of Manchester United.

However, a call from Roma boss Jose Mourinho played a crucial role in Dybala's decision to join the Rome-based club.

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The 28-year-old will become Jose Mourinho's fourth signing of the season after the acquisition of former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic, Turkish defender Zeki Çelik and goalkeeper Mile Svilar.

Mourinho is looking to shore up his team as he seeks to challenge Inter Milan, AC Milan and Juventus for the Scudetto.

The renowned Portuguese tactician guided Roma to the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League in his first season with the Giallorossi.

Man United identify Dybala as a possible replacement for Ronaldo

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Manchester United have contacted the agent of Paulo Dybala over a possible signing this summer. Dybala is a free agent after failing to renew his contract with Juventus after seven years with the Italian giants.

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United view Dybala as a possible replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. Reports have been rife in the past days that Ronaldo has expressed his desire to quit Old Trafford if the right offer comes in.

It is understood that Ronaldo wants to continue competing at a high level, preferably in the Champions League. Despite his impressive individual goal-scoring form last season, United finished sixth and will compete in the Europa League next season.