Arsenal Transfer News: Paulo Dybala Hints at Palermo Exit, Yohan Cabaye Rumours

Serie A starlet Paulo Dybala has given his summer suitors a massive boost after admitting this season looks likely to be his last with Palermo, while Arsenal are finally closing in on a deal for Yohan Cabaye.

Dybala insists his attentions are currently focused on helping the Rosanero this season, but the Gunners will be pleased to hear their target speak so encouragingly of an exit, per Metro's Paul Gorst:

"I try not to think too much about the transfer market. I am completely focused on the last 10 games, because they could be my last here."

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The 21-year-old has scored 13 goals and made seven assists in 28 league appearances this season, making it easy to see why his name has become attached to so many of Europe's big guns of late.

There is the chance Dybala could remain in Italy, however, with David Amoyal of GianlucaDiMarzio.com confirming Juventus' interest in the player:

Gunners chief Arsene Wenger has invested heavily in his attack in each of the last two summer transfer windows, purchasing Mesut Ozil in 2013 before adding Alexis Sanchez and Danny Welbeck last year.

And it seems the French tactician may be ready to strengthen his forward line again at the end of this term, although shareholder Alisher Usmanov denies any rumours of a bid already being submitted, per writer Samuel Jay C:

Per Gorst, it would require a fee in the region of £29 million to convince Palermo into selling, just shy of the figure that took Sanchez away from the Camp Nou in 2014.

However, Dybala is an aspiring South American maestro making waves of his own and the Gunners appear to be among those parties most interested in his services.

Cabaye Poised for Emirates Stadium Switch

It may go down as one of the most drawn-out deals of the 21st century, but Wenger may finally get his hands on Cabaye this summer, two years after submitting a £10 million offer for the midfielder, then of Newcastle United.

The Telegraph reports Cabaye could be deemed surplus to requirements at Paris Saint-Germain just 18 months after moving to the French capital for a £19 million sum.

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The ex-Magpie talisman has since fallen down Laurent Blanc's pecking order, having struggled to contend against the first-team stars.

Speaking about his future earlier this month, Cabaye was quoted as telling French outlet RMC (h/t Goal's Mark Doyle):

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My future is only about getting back on the pitch. There are important matches to play and an exciting end to the season in store. We still have four competitions to play for. After that, there will be time to discuss things but, for now, my priority is to get back in shape. 

Anyway, I have not lost sight of one of my main goals, which is Euro 2016. This will be important and we'll see how it will unfold. There are people working for me and I have full trust in them. But the important thing is to get back on the field in top condition.

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Arsenal may well have more use for the former Premier League star, with Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini both on the wrong side of 30 and Jack Wilshere's injury woes causing uncertainty in the engine room.

Bleacher Report's Jonathan Johnson has confirmed Cabaye is once again fit and ready for duty, hoping to make an impact on PSG's campaign before the season is over.

James McNicholas and Ryan Bailey recently took a look at what Arsenal must do to launch a Premier League title bid next term, with summer strengthening assuredly part of their agenda:

Nine of Cabaye's 19 Ligue 1 appearances this season have come from the bench, but the playmaker may find his competition at the Emirates more agreeable.

What's more, it's suggested the £10 million Newcastle rejected in 2013 may now be enough to sew up the midfielder's signature.