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title: "Tottenham: Spurs could move for Nicolo Zaniolo"
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author: "David Comerford"
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published: "2021-11-22T14:15:38Z"
modified: "2021-11-22T14:15:38Z"
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# Tottenham: Spurs could move for Nicolo Zaniolo

**Tottenham Hotspur may swoop for AS Roma’s Nicolo Zaniolo in next summer’s transfer window, according to [Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/11/21/calciomercato-roma-zaniolo-mourinho-juventus-manchester-united/).**

### The lowdown

The attacking midfielder was heavily involved for Roma at the start of the season but has not started either of their last two matches (via [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nicolo-zaniolo/leistungsdaten/spieler/392085)), while there was apparently some light [‘bickering’](https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/11/21/calciomercato-roma-zaniolo-mourinho-juventus-manchester-united/) with his manager, former Spurs boss Jose Mourinho, in training last week.

Zaniolo is yet to register a goal or an assist this season but he is certainly a highly-rated talent. Roma legend Daniele de Rossi [marvelled at](https://www.asroma.com/en/news/2019/2/de-rossi-full-of-praise-for-zaniolo-after-star-turn) the 22-year-old’s ‘incredible natural physique’ and backed him to become ‘a great player’.

According to [FBRef](https://fbref.com/en/players/9907b1c8/Nicolo-Zaniolo#all_similar), he boasts a similar statistical profile to Wolves’ Adama Traore, Brighton’s Leandro Trossard and in particular Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha.

### The latest

With Zaniolo an unused substitute for Roma’s 2-0 victory over Genoa on Sunday, alarm bells are ringing and his future is in doubt.

As per [Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/11/21/calciomercato-roma-zaniolo-mourinho-juventus-manchester-united/), there have apparently been ‘several’ approaches already, ‘especially’ from Juventus.

The report noted that Zaniolo’s contract runs until 2024 and revealed that he’s currently valued at around €40m, equating to £33.5m. That’s a sum which could well ‘intrigue’ Tottenham.

### The verdict

What made Mourinho’s snub all the more significant was that [he turned to 18-year-old Felix Afena Gyan](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1462537740520759300) rather than Zaniolo when assessing his options. In fairness, the teenager did go on to score two goals, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a damning decision without the benefit of hindsight.

He continues to pose a threat in the final third, averaging [2.2 shots and 2.2 successful dribbles](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/332398/Show/Nicol%C3%B2-Zaniolo) per game in Serie A. Those returns would put him [third and second](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/30/Show/England-Tottenham) in Tottenham’s squad respectively, highlighting how transformative he could be to their attack.

Indeed, now might actually be a good time to invest in Serie A’s [one-time Young Player of the Year](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2836946-cristiano-ronaldo-wins-serie-a-mvp-in-1st-season-with-juventus). He might not be on top form, but he has [just returned from a serious injury](https://twitter.com/Buntingfootball/status/1429533991451901954) and he may soon remind the footballing world of his abilities, considerably increasing his price tag in the process.

**In other news, [read Fabrizio Romano’s claim regarding Antonio Conte](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-fabrizio-romano-makes-antonio-conte-claim-2/)**