Tottenham are persevering with talks with Roma over a transfer for Italy worldwide Nicolo Zaniolo, 90min understands.
Spurs have already made six signings this switch window and are eager on bringing in additional reinforcements forward of their return to the Champions League this season.
90min has beforehand reported of their long-standing curiosity in Zaniolo, and regardless of Roma’s hopes of conserving him and handing him a brand new contract later this 12 months, Tottenham are persevering with to push for a switch – although it will possible take a charge of over €50m to signal him.
Managing director of soccer Fabio Paratici has held additional talks with the Giallorossi’s common supervisor Tiago Pinto in current days, whereas Zaniolo featured in Roma’s 1-0 pre-season win over Spurs in Israel on Saturday.
In that match, Antonio Conte performed wing-backs Matt Doherty and Ivan Perisic extraordinarily excessive up the pitch, and it is understood the Italian would plan on utilizing Zaniolo similarly regardless of normally taking part in as a ahead or playmaker.
Juventus stay keen on Zaniolo having additionally held negotiations with Roma this summer season, however Tottenham lead the chase with the 23-year-old open to transferring to England.
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Curiously, Roma have requested Tottenham in regards to the availability of Japhet Tanganga, who has been closely linked with AC Milan. The Giallorossi consider he could possibly be a less expensive choice than Man Utd’s Eric Bailly, whereas he was handed his Premier League debut at Spurs by present Roma boss Jose Mourinho.
Spurs are additionally conserving tabs on Wolves’ Adama Traore, and they’re prone to flip to him if they’re unable to achieve an settlement with Roma for Zaniolo. Chelsea are additionally within the Spaniard.
