According to Fabrizio Romano’s piece on the Guardian, Tottenham Hotspur have agreed terms with Paulo Dybala although sticking points remain in agent fees and image rights. Romano believes that Spurs will have a meeting today with agents and Juventus director as both sides look to sort out a deal.
A statistical profile of Paulo Dybala
Dybala is a versatile attacker who can play anywhere across the final third. He featured in three different positions for Juventus last season. But the statistics suggest that the Argentine can provide a lot more than just versatility for Spurs.
For starters, Dybala is a definite goalscoring threat for the opposition. He notably averaged 2.2 shots on goal per game last season. Although he is not really a threat from long-range, over one of those shots came from outside the box.
Aside from his shooting prowess, the Juventus star is also known for his precise control and quick feet that allow him to drift past opposing defenders. The 25-year-old completed 1.7 successful dribbles per game, which is considerably more than that of Christian Eriksen.
Furthermore, the Argentine international averaged 1.7 key passes per game, which is slightly lower than Eriksen’s tally of 2.1. More than half of Dybala’s key passes have originated from either crosses or corners, and this is indicative of the forward’s ability to whip the ball inside the box.
And finally, what makes Dybala such an appealing target for Spurs is his ability to rotate possession at a quick rate. He attained an impressive pass completion rate of 89% last season, which is incredibly high for an out and out attacker.
Stat courtesy: Whoscored
Will Dybala be a good signing for Spurs?
It is rather apparent that Dybala could be an excellent signing for Tottenham Hotspur, given his all-round qualities in the attack. Additionally, his versatility could allow Mauricio Pochettino to explore new possibilities and formations in the new campaign.
But most importantly, the Argentine’s experience at the highest level of football makes him a less risky option when compared to the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Giovani Lo Celso.
At the same time, however, negotiations between the player and the club are bound to get tricky, with David Ornstein recently claiming the deal might be off. Lo Celso, in that regard, might not be a bad option at all, though Dybala could have been a significantly a better target for the Lilywhites.
