Tottenham are aggressively targeting Nicolò Zaniolo, but Roma and José Mourinho are pushing back. The Special One has found a way to field all his aces together, which would quash the doubts about prospective lack of playing time.
In the last two friendlies, Lorenzo Pellegrini moved to the midfield, with the 22-year-old supporting Tammy Abraham alongside Paulo Dybala. The move paid dividends, and the quartet worked in unison.
As per La Repubblica, Tottenham tendered a €55M package for Zaniolo, but Roma, on input from Mourinho, haven’t accepted it. The deal included cash and a player, either Japhet Tanganga or Tanguy Ndombélé. The previous proposals without makeweights weren’t as wealthy.
While the Giallorossi are resisting, they will have to come to terms on an extension if the attacker stays. His current deal expires in 2024. The talks were labeled as complex before the start of the window, to the point that the club postponed them to September.
Our Take on Zaniolo to Tottenham, Roma and Mourinho Schemes
While there’s little doubt the Italian international is a pet player of director Fabio Paratici, and that he would get a boatload of money by moving to the Premier League, the Spurs attack isn’t exactly short on options and they further added to it this summer.
Despite multiple signings, the Giallorossi haven’t actually spent much on the transfer market, nor in fees or wages given several exits. They might be able to match his demands in the next round of negotiations. The new tactic should work out as long as the foursome buys in and actively participates in the defensive phase, although it’s unlikely to be a standard solution as the gaffer has to find room for Georginio Wijnaldum too.
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