TOTTENHAM are reportedly weighing-up a swoop for Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo this month.
The attacking midfielder, 23, arrived from Inter Milan in 2018 and has gone on to make almost 100 Serie A appearances since.
However, his status with Jose Mourinho’s side is under huge scrutiny after he was recently jeered by his own supporters.
Fans turned on the Italian international during the 1-0 Coppa Italia victory over Genoa on Thursday.
And that has led to a fresh report from transfer expert Alfredo Pedulla claiming that Spurs are lining-up a swoop before the end of the January window.
A host of Italian clubs are also believed to be keen on snapping-up the ace.
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But they are only interested in trying to do business at the end of the season – which could be a huge advantage to the Premier League club.
Zaniolo is under contract at the Stadio Olimpico until 2024.
Talks have already taken place over an extension, but there has been “no progress” during the negotiations.
And his performances and general attitude of late has allegedly “irritated” Roma’s top brass.
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Spurs are not the only English side that have been linked with him.
Both West Ham United and Nottingham Forest are also believed to be monitoring his situation.
He was originally valued at around £44million by Roma, but with his contract dwindling, that is said to have dropped to £26m.
Zaniolo, whose goal clinched the Europa Conference League crown last season, has scored two and provided three assists in his 17 appearances this term.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
