Inter Milan, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid: Five possible destinations for Paulo Dybala

Paulo Dybala will be playing his football for a new club next season after Juventus announced on Monday evening that the club would not be renewing the Argentine forward's contract.

Dybala's current deal expires at the end of June and while there was a verbal agreement over new terms, Juventus have decided against a new contract.

Speculation has already begun over the 28-year-old forward's next destination and there will surely be no shortage of interest for a talented player, in his prime years, made available on a free transfer. Here are five clubs that could be in contention for Dybala's signature.

Following the announcement from Juventus, the club that was immediately linked with Dybala was domestic rivals Inter Milan. According to Italian media reports, the reigning Serie A champions are in pole position to sign the Argentine and are prepared to offer him a five-year contract.

It has been reported that Dybala would prefer to stay in Italy if possible, so if Inter firm up their interest with an offer it could see them beat out competition from abroad.

Inter's Scudetto defence has faltered and the Nerazzurri find themselves six points behind rivals AC Milan, albeit having played a game less. However, they look set to be involved in next season's Champions League and the potential arrival of Dybala would add some additional quality in attack.

Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi. Reuters

First and foremost, Chelsea need to sort out their own future before they can even entertain the idea of signing new players, with the Premier League club operating under a special, government-issued licence following the sanctioning of Russian owner Roman Abramovich.

Should a swift takeover take place which would allow Chelsea to