With the January transfer window now open around Europe there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Tottenham want Zaniolo but Roma’s Mourinho playing hardball
Tottenham Hotspur have made an offer to Roma for the loan signing of attacking midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo, but so far Giallorossi manager Jose Mourinho has rejected any advances from his former club.
That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, which says that whilst Spurs are looking to boost their attacking options with a short-term move for the 23-year-old — with a further option for a permanent deal — Roma are keen for something more permanent straightaway.
– Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga & more (U.S.)
– Read on ESPN+: Why Liverpool & Chelsea aren’t good now
The Italian side are looking for a fee of €35-40 million while Zaniolo, who has been frozen out at Roma, is keen on the move and has asked to leave.
Spurs boss Antonio Conte is desperate for new faces to help turn around Tottenham’s faltering form in the Premier League as they go into the second half of the season. He has been unlucky in missing several players through injury, while it’s also believed that the club lost out to rivals Arsenal for the signature of Leandro Trossard.
However, Mourinho is playing hardball and says he’s not sure if “it’s gonna happen” when quizzed on whether or not Zaniolo will move to north London.
Zaniolo has scored 24 goals and added 18 assists in 128 appearances for Roma. AC Milan are reportedly also interested in him.
