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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs eyeing Nicolo Zaniolo"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-09-24T13:35:56Z"
modified: "2021-09-24T13:35:56Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs eyeing Nicolo Zaniolo

**Tottenham Hotspur are now reportedly eyeing up a potential move to sign Nicolo Zaniolo.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs have tried before

It has been [reported](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7443665/Tottenham-tried-sign-Nicolo-Zaniolo-new-Paul-Gascoigne-landing-Giovani-Lo-Celso.html) that Spurs tried to sign Zaniolo back in 2019 under the guidance of Mauricio Pochettino, but in the end they brought in the manager’s countryman, Giovani Lo Celso, instead.

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Lo Celso has of course been affected by injuries during his time with the club, as one insider noted recently that his [inability to complete 90 minutes](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/tottenham-hotspur-giovani-lo-celso-slammed-by-insider/) is a big problem for Nuno Espirito Santo.

### The Latest: Enquiry

As per [Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/zaniolo-roma-tutta-la-verita-sul-rinnovo-abraham-il-tottenham-e--21408), the North London club have ‘taken information’ about Zaniolo in recent weeks, despite the fact he looks set to sign a new deal at Roma.

He wants more money that he is currently being offered by the Serie A side, meaning that Nuno’s team could still take advantage of the situation if there is a breakdown in talks.

### The Verdict: Sign

Once [likened](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7443665/Tottenham-tried-sign-Nicolo-Zaniolo-new-Paul-Gascoigne-landing-Giovani-Lo-Celso.html) to England legend and former Lilywhites player Paul Gascoigne by his agent Claudio Vigorelli, Zaniolo is the creative spark in midfield that THFC need.

He has scored 15 goals and made a further six assists during his time at Roma, and has also scored two goals for Italy ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nicolo-zaniolo/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/392085/plus/0?saison=&verein=12&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)).

At 22 years of age, the [£36m-rated](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nicolo-zaniolo/profil/spieler/392085) maestro has a lot of potential, and with former Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho currently managing Roma, Spurs may be able to strike a deal.

[***In other news, find out which Beckham-like star was close to joining THFC here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/thomas-meunier-spurs-premier-league/)