Man Utd hope to steal Roma sensation Nicolo Zaniolo from under Tottenham's noses with £25m transfer bid - 7M sport

Man Utd hope to steal Roma sensation Nicolo Zaniolo from under Tottenham's noses with £25m transfer bid



Posted Thursday, July 18, 2019 by Thesun.co.uk

Man Utd hope to steal Roma sensation Nicolo Zaniolo from under Tottenham's noses with £25m transfer bid
Man Utd are confident of beating Spurs to the signing of Nicolo Zaniolo Credit: Reuters

MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to steal Roma sensation Nicolo Zaniolo from under Tottenham's nose with a £25million bid.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly sees the youngster as a perfect piece in his ever-evolving puzzle, according to reports in Italy.

Now Calciomercato claim Man Utd are leading the race for ex-Inter Milan star Zaniolo, despite interest from Spurs and Juventus.

Zaniolo was part of the package which saw Radja Nainggolan leave Roma - joining Inter Milan - in the summer of 2018.

Ever since, the midfielder, 20, has caught the eye of Europe's top club, including United and Tottenham.

Earlier this week, Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino was said to be confident of completing a move for the Italian as he revamps his midfield.

TOBY OR NOT TOBY?

Tottenham are hopeful Roma's pursuit of Toby Alderweireld will benefit them.

Roma can't afford to trigger the Belgian defender's £25m release fee - and could offer Zaniolo as a deal-sweetener.

Zaniolo turned out 36 times in all competitions for the Serie A giants last term, scoring six times.

His impressive form in 2018-19 also saw him earn his first two international caps for Italy, after catching the eye of Roberto Mancini.

Such as Zaniolo's rapid rise to prominence, he made his senior bow just five months after earning his first Under-21 cap.

One way or the other it is thought the youngster could be on the move this summer - amid a reported contract row.

Zaniolo believes his hot form is worthy of an improved deal, but Roma's sporting director Gianluca Petrachi wants him to prove he deserves it on the pitch.



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