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Paulo Dybala, the Argentine youngster who is presently employed with Italian giants Juventus, has spoken of his desire to play along with his country and five-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi. The forward is been scouted by many European clubs including Barcelona.

Dybala: I would love to play with Leo Messi

Dybala has hit his career best form this season with Juventus, scoring 12 goals from just 20 appearances, eight of those coming in last 12 games. He joined Juventus from Palermo last Summer.

He was watched by Barcelona scouts in the game against AS Roma, which Juventus won due to the solitary goal from Dybala.

He later talked to Sport reporter about his wish, saying, "To tell the truth, I did not know there were people of Barcelona in the stands. It makes me happy that things are going well for me and the team and we are going to show that we are able to give more in the future."

When asked about his desire about to play against Messi, he replied that he wanted to play alongside instead.

"I have a desire to play alongside Lionel Messi"

Although he was picked for the Argentina national team thrice, Messi was absent.

According to reports in Italy, Juventus have overtaken Arsenal in the race to sign Palermo star Paulo Dybala

Paulo Dybala

The 21-year-old striker is often called 'the next Aguero' and has emerged as one of the most sought-after players in Europe after an amazing season in Italy. His agent has also confirmed that the Argentine is expected to leave in the summer.

The Palermo striker netted against AC Milan at the weekend to take his tally to 13 goals in 28 Serie A appearances this season as he continues to underline his talismanic qualities for Palermo.

While Arsenal and Liverpool were thought to be leading the chase, Italian sport newspaper Tuttosport have revealed that Juventus are now favorites to sign the player after the striker reportedly told his representatives that he wants to stay in Italy.