Tottenham ‘make contact’ with Juventus over stunning £80m Paulo Dybala transfer as Pochettino eyes another record buy

TOTTENHAM have inquired about the availability of Juventus star Paulo Dybala, according to reports.

But Spurs would have to smash their transfer record again to sign the Argentine, who is valued at £80million by the Serie A champs.

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report that Mauricio Pochettino has been pondering an audacious move for Dybala, 25, for over three weeks now.

Juventus are reportedly willing to listen to offers for the Argentine, whose role in Turin has been diminished since the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo

While Manchester United are understood to be also interested in signing the talented forward, who has been linked with an Old Trafford move for the past few windows.

But Tottenham are hopeful they could pull off a massive coup and lure him to North London - even though they know how difficult a task they are facing.

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Pochettino is known to be a big fan of Dybala's talent, even though the Argentine scored just five league goals last season.

The Spurs coach labelled him one of "the best in the world" before a Champions League round of 16 clash two years ago.

The Juve ace is believed to be earning £120,000 per week, which would not be an obstacle in negotiations.

But Tottenham would have to break their transfer record again having already splashed £65m on Tanguy Ndombele this summer.

Pochettino is looking to bolster his strikeforce as Harry Kane is his side's only recognised striker at the moment.

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The North Londoners have finally got rid of flop Vincent Janssen, who joined Mexican club Monterrey in a £10m deal.

While it could come too early for teen Troy Parrott, 17, to make an impact for Pochettino's men next season.

Meanwhile, Spurs are believed to be still in the race for £67m-rated Betis playmaker Giovanni Lo Celso.