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title: "Leeds: Joe Wainman shocked at Nicolo Zaniolo speculation"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2023-01-31T09:40:49Z"
modified: "2023-01-31T09:40:49Z"
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# Leeds: Joe Wainman shocked at Nicolo Zaniolo speculation

**YouTube presenter and [Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) supporter [Joe Wainman](https://twitter.com/WainmanJoe/status/1620169082363613185) 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](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/30947/leeds-united-complete-weston-mckennie-deal) Weston McKennie, their [third](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/transfers/verein/399/plus/?saison_id=2022&pos=&detailpos=&w_s=w) first-team signing of the January transfer window, on Monday.

There could still be more to come, though, with [speculation](https://twitter.com/86_longo/status/1620160217333006336?s=46&t=B8Qi8mCjqjSmfLALm9_5Tg) emerging on Zaniolo, who is [primarily](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nicolo-zaniolo/profil/spieler/392085) an attacking midfielder but can play as a second striker or as a right winger. Journalist [Daniele Longo](https://twitter.com/86_longo/status/1620160217333006336?s=46&t=B8Qi8mCjqjSmfLALm9_5Tg) 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](https://www.youtube.com/c/JUSTJOEFOOTBALLSHOW), took to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/WainmanJoe/status/1620169082363613185) 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.

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### 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](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11694007/Leeds-ready-listen-offers-Jack-Harrison-Leicester-keen-step-bid.html?ico=topics_pagination_mobile) 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](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nicolo-zaniolo/verletzungen/spieler/392085) 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](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nicolo-zaniolo/leistungsdaten/spieler/392085) Serie A goal in [13](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nicolo-zaniolo/leistungsdaten/spieler/392085) appearances during the current campaign, so it could be best for Leeds to stick with Harrison or look elsewhere for a potential replacement.