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Tottenham ‘want Roma star Nicola Zalewski transfer but ex-Spurs boss Jose Mourinho set to play hardball over wing-back’


TOTTENHAM are reportedly interested in Roma wing-back Nicola Zalewski.

Spurs boss Antonio Conte wants to strengthen their wide options by bringing in the hotly-tipped prospect, according to Calciomercato.

Nicola Zalewski is attracting interest from Spurs and PSG after good displays for Roma and PolandCredit: AP

The rookie is starting to attract interest after sting of good displays in Serie A since breaking through last season.

His form with Jose Mourinho’s side has also earned him seven caps with Poland since making his international debut last year.

Calciomercato say Conte has had his eye on him for “some time”.

Zalewski’s age and versatility are thought to have made him an attractive option for a number of suitors.

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The 20-year-old is comfortable at full-back, wing-back and in midfield – and has played on the left and the right side of the pitch.

His stock is likely to only rise further after his expected selection for the World Cup in Qatar this winter.

A good run out with the Robert Lewandowski-inspired dark horses could make him a very valuable asset come January.

Former Inter Milan boss Conte knows the Italian market well and feels Zalewski can add much-needed competition and cover on his wings for the likes of Ryan Sessegnon and Emerson Royal.

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But the North London club may face competition for his signature with French giants Paris Saint-Germain also said to be interested.

And they could also be up against a reluctance to sell the starlet from their former boss Mourinho.

Calciomercato say the Special One is not keen to lose the Pole as the Italian giants realise “they have something precious on their hands.”


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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