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Real Madrid postpone interest in Chelsea star Eden Hazard to focus on Juventus goal-machine Paulo Dybala

Los Blancos president Florentino Perez will have final say on move for Juventus ace as club search for new Galactico

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REAL MADRID will temporarily end interest in Eden Hazard to weigh up a move for Paulo Dybala, according to reports.

Los Blancos president Florentino Perez will have the final say on the move as the club search for a new Galactico.

 Juventus star Paulo Dybala has become Real Madrid's No1 priority
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Juventus star Paulo Dybala has become Real Madrid's No1 priorityCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Real Madrid have reportedly shelved their interest in Eden Hazard
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Real Madrid have reportedly shelved their interest in Eden HazardCredit: Rex Features

Mundo Deportivo claim Real's transfer negotiations over possible moves for Hazard, Edinson Cavani and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have all come to a stop while Dybala's price is evaluated.

Antoine Griezmann remains a target and Real do not need to discuss a fee with Atletico for the striker as his contract includes an £88million buy-out clause.

Juventus ace Dybala, 23, is said to have been a Bernabeu target since before even they targeted Kylian Mbappe this summer.

The Argentina international has scored 12 goals in eight games for Juve in a blistering start to the season.

Dybala reportedly wants to start a new chapter in his career but is said to have told his brothers - and representatives - Matias and Gustavo that he is focused on Juventus and will not discuss his future until the end of the season.

Barcelona were linked with a move for the forward and Juve had reportedly made a verbal agreement to sell should a concrete offer come in.

 Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani is on the radar of Real Madrid
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Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani is on the radar of Real MadridCredit: AFP or licensors
 Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a Real Madrid target
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Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a Real Madrid targetCredit: Rex Features
 Real Madrid are long-term admirers of Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard
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Real Madrid are long-term admirers of Chelsea superstar Eden HazardCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly temporarily scrapping other transfer targets to evaluate Paulo Dybala
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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly temporarily scrapping other transfer targets to evaluate Paulo DybalaCredit: Rex Features

But the Catalan club are said to have turned down the chance to sign him as he was "incompatible" with countryman Lionel Messi due to having "similar technical characteristics".

Dybala's Juve host Olympiakos in the Champions League tonight.

Last year's finalists got off to a bad start against Barcelona, losing 3-0 at the Nou Camp.

 Paulo Dybala has been in sensational form for Juventus with 12 goals in eight appearances
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Paulo Dybala has been in sensational form for Juventus with 12 goals in eight appearancesCredit: AFP or licensors
 Paulo Dybala played on the losing side against Real Madrid in last year's Champions League final
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Paulo Dybala played on the losing side against Real Madrid in last year's Champions League finalCredit: EPA
 Paulo Dybala trains with Juventus ahead of tonight's clash against Olympiakos
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Paulo Dybala trains with Juventus ahead of tonight's clash against OlympiakosCredit: AFP or licensors
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