Real Madrid Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Paulo Dybala and Kepa Arrizabalaga

Real Madrid are reportedly set to try to sign Paulo Dybala from Juventus, while Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has responded to speculation he will sign for Los Blancos in January.

Club president Florentino Perez wants to bring the Argentinian to the Santiago Bernabeu and is prepared to offer cash plus Toni Kroos for the striker, according to Rai Sport (h/t Nima Tavallaey Roodsari at Calciomercato.com).

However, Madrid's interest in Dybala may prompt Juve to offer their No. 10 a new deal with a pay rise in a bid to prevent him from handing in a transfer request.

Dybala has emerged as one of Europe's most prolific strikers, with 12 goals and three assists in 12 Serie A starts this season.

Opta highlight just how impressive the 24-year-old's goalscoring exploits are:

Madrid's forwards, meanwhile, have found it tough going in La Liga this season, with the champions down in fourth, eight points off top spot.

Marca highlighted Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema's lack of goals:

The duo's poor goalscoring form this season may prompt Madrid to search for reinforcements, and Dybala has the profile and quality to fit into Zinedine Zidane's side.

However, whether Madrid would be willing to part ways with Kroos remains to be seen, as the Germany international is a vital part of the side.

WhoScored.com illustrated the contribution he made to Madrid's La Liga title success last season:

Kroos is excellent in possession, is two-footed, rarely wastes a pass and can take control of games and deliver quality to the Madrid attack from his central-midfield role.

While Madrid may be tempted by Dybala, they will surely be reluctant to lose Kroos, as he would be difficult to replace.

Meanwhile, Arrizabalaga has discussed his future after speculation Real Madrid want to bring him in when the transfer window reopens.

The Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper faced Zidane's side on Saturday and kept a clean sheet in a goalless draw at the San Mames Stadium.

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Per Movistar Partidazo (h/t AS), the 23-year-old was asked about his future and said: 

"These are football things: every year it happens with different players. I try to focus on myself, train, try to help the team like today and keep moving forward. I am calm, just keeping on playing, keeping on enjoying on the field, that is the most important with my teammates, everyone together, rowing in the same direction."

A deal for Arrizabalaga is said to be "imminent," with Madrid set to activate his €20 million release clause, per Carlos Carpio and David G. Medina at Marca.

Madrid appear to have been searching for a goalkeeper since they missed out on signing David De Gea from Manchester United on deadline day in 2015.

A move for Arrizabalaga looks more straightforward, and it would be a surprise if the youngster did not sign for Los Blancos in January.