Tottenham are on the brink of securing their Premier League status for at least another season, and that means plans are underway to ensure this never happens again.
Roberto De Zerbi's arrival last month has seen a change of fortunes on the pitch for the north London club, and they now require just one point from their final two games to ensure they are still a Premier League side next season. But his time at the club has also made it clear which players don't have a future beyond this summer.
A number of players are expected to leave with no European football available, but there will also be some moved on at the request of the manager, with replacements being sought after to help improve the way they take in his demands.
Spurs Get Green Light for Long-Term Target
One player who has emerged as a potential option for the north London club is Argentina star and World Cup winner, Paulo Dybala.
The AS Roma forward is out of contract with the Italian side this summer, and according to Sky Sports, he would be ready to make a move to the Premier League for the next challenge in his career.
While Dybala is now 32-years-old, he still has incredible technical qualities. Spurs have had a historic interest in his services too, having agreed a £64.4m deal with Juventus back in August 2019, only for a deal to collapse over image rights.
Dybala went on to stay at Juventus until 2022, when he signed a deal to join Roma instead, but a move to bring him to north London could now be back on the cards, and De Zerbi would surely be delighted to have him as an option to call upon for next season.
This season injuries have played a huge part in Spurs' struggles, but with a lesser schedule and De Zerbi being able to shape the squad in his image, it could be a match made in heaven.
Dybala a Huge Richarlison Upgrade
On top of being available on a free transfer, it's also very fair to say that Dybala would be a huge upgrade on current number nine, Richarlison.
The Brazilian has been at Spurs for a long time but has never really cemented himself as a top option. Now, under the Italian, he has been on the substitutes bench more often than not, despite injuries to the likes of Dominic Solanke, Xavi Simons, James Maddison, and more.
His future at the club looks bleak, and by bringing in Dybala, the club would not only have incredible options despite his exit, but they would have a new leader and experience from the highest level to help them.
With Dybala ready to join, and Spurs looking for attacking reinforcements, this could be a no-brainer of a deal seven years after it was initially expected to happen.