Tottenham ‘make Nicolo Zaniolo No1 transfer target’ but trail Juventus in race to land Roma midfielder

TOTTENHAM have made Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo a priority transfer target, according to reports.

Spurs have been very active in this summer’s transfer window, with Antonio Conte already introducing six new additions.

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Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster both arrived at the start of the window in free transfers from Inter Milan and Southampton respectively.

Yves Bissouma followed in a £25million move from Brighton before Richarlison joined in a blockbuster £60m switch from Everton.

And young star Djed Spence became the club’s most recent signing when he arrived in a £20m move from Middlesbrough following weeks of negotiations.

But, now Conte is looking to add a new attacking midfielder to the ranks.

According to Italian outlet Tuttosport, the Tottenham boss has identified Zaniolo as a top target.

However, Juventus are currently leading the race for the Roma star, who is expected to cost around £40m.

Reports have previously suggested that the 23-year-old would prefer to stay in Italy, but Conte is looking to tempt him to North London.

Club officials will have the opportunity to scout Zaniolo when Spurs take on Roma in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.

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Tottenham’s Managing Director of Football Fabio Paratici is then expected to hold a meeting with Roma representative Tiago Pinto in a bid to negotiate a deal.

Zaniolo enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2021-22 following a long period of absence due to injury.

In 42 appearances for Roma last season, he scored eight goals and assisted nine.

He also scored the decisive goal as Roma defeated Feyenoord in the Europa Conference League final.