Arena Kombetare, Tirana, Albania - May 25, 2022. AS Roma's Nicolo Zaniolo substituted.
YouTube presenter and Leeds United supporter Joe Wainman has been reacting to the club’s links to AS Roma attacker Nicolo Zaniolo.
The Lowdown: Bid in
The Whites have been busy so far this month and announced Weston McKennie, their third first-team signing of the January transfer window, on Monday.
There could still be more to come, though, with speculation emerging on Zaniolo, who is primarily an attacking midfielder but can play as a second striker or as a right winger. Journalist Daniele Longo has claimed that Leeds have now made a loan offer with an obligation to buy which includes ‘very easy-to-achieve terms’.
The Latest: Wainman reacts
Wainman, host of the JustJoe Football Show, took to Twitter on Monday evening to react to the rumours regarding Zaniolo.
He simply said ‘surely not’ when it was suggested that Leeds have a 10% chance of securing the Italy international’s services.
The Verdict: Harrison replacement?
It looks as if Jack Harrison could be on the way out of Elland Road on deadline day, with Leeds ready to listen to offers for the winger.
Therefore, Zaniolo could be viewed as a possible replacement, although it appears to be a risky move when you look at his injury history. The 23-year-old has already missed a whopping 91 games through injury for Roma, so there is no guarantee that he would remain fully fit in Yorkshire.
The Italian has also contributed to just one Serie A goal in 13 appearances during the current campaign, so it could be best for Leeds to stick with Harrison or look elsewhere for a potential replacement.
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