Dybala Negotiations: Roma's Bid to Retain La Joya

Roma and Paulo Dybala are locked in the kind of negotiation that can shape a season and redefine a project.

The club want their No. 21 to stay. Dybala, as ever, holds the cards.

According to reporting from David Ornstein and James Horncastle of The Athletic, Roma have already put a renewal proposal on the table to the player’s camp, led by his representative Carlos Novel. That first offer didn’t land. Dybala’s entourage responded with a counter-proposal, and the talks have moved into a more delicate phase.

This is no routine extension. La Joya remains one of the most gifted forwards in Serie A, a player Roma can ill afford to lose both on the pitch and in terms of profile. Every clause, every bonus, every year added to the deal carries weight for a club trying to stay competitive while keeping its finances under control.

While Roma and Dybala’s camp go back and forth, eyes from England are fixed on the situation. One Premier League club is closely tracking developments and stands ready to move if the renewal collapses. No public bids, no open declarations – just the familiar Premier League presence lurking in the background whenever a top talent edges towards uncertainty.

For now, the ball is still between Roma and Dybala. The offer, the counter-offer, and the next call will decide whether La Joya continues to light up the Olimpico or whether the Premier League temptation turns from quiet interest into a concrete move.