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title: "Tottenham: Lilywhites ‘looking to complete a deal’ for Zaniolo despite injury"
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author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2022-08-25T06:10:43Z"
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# Tottenham: Lilywhites ‘looking to complete a deal’ for Zaniolo despite injury

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) are still ‘looking to complete a deal’ for Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo despite his [newly dislocated shoulder](https://www.getfootballnewsitaly.com/2022/roma-star-nicolo-zaniolo-set-to-be-sidelined-for-3-4-weeks-with-an-injury/), according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: Lilywhites set for late flurry?

Lilywhites head coach Antonio Conte has seen a plethora of new arrivals make their way to north London as he gears up for a hectic and crucial 2022/2023[Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) campaign.

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Spurs are set to compete in the Champions League for the first time since 2020, strengthening their options as a result with Ivan Perisic, Fraser Forster, Yves Bissouma, Richarlison, Clement Lenglet and Djed Spence joining the first team.

Sporting director Fabio Paratici has also signed Italy Under-21 starlet Destiny Udogie with the left-wing-back re-joining Udinese on loan for the season.

According to reports, Udogie’s signing may not be the only remaining incoming from Serie A as news emerges on Zaniolo.

### The Latest: Tottenham ‘looking to complete a deal’ for Zaniolo…

Indeed, it is believed that the 23-year-old remains of interest to Spurs regardless of his recent shoulder injury.

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[90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/tottenham-remain-interested-nicolo-zaniolo-injury-chelsea) claim the N17 side are ‘looking to complete a deal’ for Zaniolo before September 1 with the Italy international ‘greatly admired’ by both Conte and Paratici.

Tottenham apparently see Zaniolo as capable of playing wing-back and Roma are open to selling if their €50 million (£42m) asking price is met.

### The Verdict: Make the move?

The attacker could reportedly be out for[around a month](https://www.getfootballnewsitaly.com/2022/roma-star-nicolo-zaniolo-set-to-be-sidelined-for-3-4-weeks-with-an-injury/) with his new knock, but going by his potential and talent, four weeks is worth the wait if Spurs can get him through the door before deadline day.

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Called [‘special](https://news.knowledia.com/IN/en/articles/tonali-ready-to-play-for-top-top-club-as-balzaretti-hails-special-5fa13435f98f11b59d1dd15f7b3ed6539013d61a)‘ by Federico Balzaretti and a[‘exciting’](https://www.footballinsider247.com/robinson-surprised-by-tottenham-after-nicolo-zaniolo-transfer-report/) signing by former Spurs keeper Paul Robinson, his [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/84/Archive/Italy-Roma) stats back this up, with Zaniolo completing more successful take-ons and attracting more fouls per 90 than any Roma player last season.