LIVERPOOL have reportedly joined the race to lure Roma starlet Nicolo Zaniolo to the Premier League at the end of the season.
Manchester United have been linked with a move for the 20-year-old earlier this campaign, while Tottenham are also understood to be interested in the Italian midfielder.
Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo could leave the club in the summerCredit: AFP
According to Football Italia, Roma may be forced into selling a number of key stars with the club said to be £250,000 in debt.
It has been claimed that Zaniolo was worth £71million prior to the coronavirus crisis, but his price tag has dropped, leading Liverpool to try and secure his services.
And Il Tempo, Il Messaggero and Corriere dello Sport state that the Reds are keeping tabs on the situation at Roma.
Due to to Covid-19 pandemic, the club’s takeover talks with the Friedkin Group have been delayed.
And the club are in danger of missing out on Champions League football, which is putting further financial pressure on the Giallorossi.
Despite Roma’s struggles on and off the pitch this campaign, Zaniolo has been one of their standout players.
In total, the player has chipped in with six goals and seven assists in 24 games in all competitions.
He still has four years left to run on his deal at the Stadio Olimpico.
Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint-Germain are also believed to interested in a deal to sign Zaniolo.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk