Arsenal has made a bid for Paulo Dybala of Palermo, who has been called the "new Messi."

Dybala has 13 goals this season and has received interest from Juventus, Roma, Chelsea and now Arsenal.

"Dybala is not Sergio Aguero but the new (Lionel) Messi," said Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini. "He's not an out-and-out striker, but operates in every area of the field, like Messi.

"Will he stay? No, because the player and his agent aspire to a big club, and they're right to do so. I've already received at least four offers.

"Two were from Italian clubs, and two were from abroad, and they include Arsenal and Juventus."