Paulo Bruno Dybala (born 15 November 1993) is an Argentine footballer who plays as a striker for Palermo in Serie A. He is sometimes known as 'Abel Hernandez Jr.' or 'Little Hernandez' due to the impressive strike partnership he formed with Abel Hernández before Hernandez departed the club. Paulo Dybala is valued at £31m by Palermo.

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Palermo claim to have rejected Manchester United bid for Paulo Dybala

‘Dybala is worth over €40m [£31m] but I won’t sell him until June’

Striker has been dubbed ‘the new Sergio Agüero’

Palermo claim they have rejected interest from Manchester United in the 21-year-old striker Paulo Dybala.

But the Italian club’s president, Maurizio Zamparini, says he is willing to talk again in the summer about the Argentinian, who has scored nine goals in 17 appearances this season.

“Dybala is worth over €40m [£31m] but I won’t sell him until June,” Zamparini told Radio Due. “Many foreign clubs asked after him, including Manchester United. I told the English side that he is not for sale right now, but we can talk about it again in six months. In my view, he is the best striker in Europe at the moment.”

Palermo signed Dybala from the Argentinian club Instituto for £9m in 2012. Afterwards Zamparini described him as “the new Sergio Agüero”.

Profile: Manchester United target Paulo Dybala

Louis van Gaal is believed to be keen on the Palermo boy wonder who is enjoying a fine season in Serie A - find out more about him in our detailed profile.

With the likes of Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Angel Di Maria on their books, Manchester United aren't short of firepower.

But Louis van Gaal appears to be preparing for the future of his frontline by making a move for young forward Paulo Dybala, according to Palermo president Mauro Zamparini at least.

So just who is this prolific starlet who is taking Serie A by storm? Find out more in our profile below...

FACTS

Name: Paulo Dybala

Age: 21

Club: Palermo

Previous clubs: Instituto

Position: Striker

Nationality: Argentine

International caps: 0

Honours: Serie B 13-14

Preferred foot: Left

BIO

Dybala began his footballing education as a youngster with Instituto in his hometown of Cordoba, Argentina.

The club granted him a first-team debut at the age of just 17, and he quickly became the club's youngest ever goalscorer - beating the record previously held by none other than Mario Kempes.

Unfortunately for Instituto, their young striker's performances meant his profile quickly grew, and the second-tier Argentine side were powerless to keep him when interest from Europe arrived.

Italian side Palermo - famed for their peerless South American scouting network - were the ones to benefit, with club president Maurizio Zamparini declaring Dybala "the new Sergio Aguero" upon securing his signature.

The Argentine marked just his second start for the club by bagging a brace against Sampdoria, but just one goal followed in the remainder of the 2012-13 season as Palermo slipped out of the Italian top-flight.

Dybala went off the radar last season due to his club's relegation, but continued his development in Serie B, playing a key role as Giuseppe Iachini's men were promoted as champions.

And 2014-15 has proved to be a breakout season for the 21-year-old, who has dazzled on his return to Serie A.

Unfortunately for Palermo, that has meant the interest of several European giants has been piqued, with Manchester United believed to be among them.

Dybala is yet to make a senior appearance at international level, but has made clear he wishes to play for Argentina despite being eligible for call-ups from Italy and Poland.

IN QUOTES

"Within two years, he’s going to be better than Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi and Ibrahimovic. It would take €40m to take him away from us. He’s the best striker in Serie A. Many foreign clubs asked after him, including Manchester United. I told the English side that he is not for sale right now, but we can talk about it again in six months." - Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini

"I thank Conte, but it’s my dream to play with Leo Messi with the Argentina jersey on my back." - Dybala on his decision to play for Argentina ahead of Italy

"Dybala must not lose his head. He’s a good, humble young man who simply wants to learn and play football. He’s grown a lot and can only continue on from here." - Palermo boss Giuseppe Iachini