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 fielding six new signings.
Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster arrived at the start of the window on free transfers from Inter Milan and Southampton respectively.
Yves Bissouma followed up with a £25m move from Brighton before Richarlison joined in a huge £60m move from Everton.
And young star Djed Spence became the club’s latest signing when he arrived in a £20m move from Middlesbrough after 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 primary target.
However, Juventus currently lead the race for the Roma star, who is expected to cost around £40m.
Reports have previously suggested the 23-year-old would prefer to stay in Italy, but Conte is looking to tempt him into north London.
Club officials will have the opportunity to scrutinize Zaniolo when Spurs take on Roma in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.
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Tottenham general manager of football Fabio Paratici is expected to meet Roma representative Tiago Pinto in a bid to broker a deal.
Zaniolo enjoyed a breakout season in 2021-22 after a long spell of absence due to injury.
In 42 games for Roma last season, he scored eight goals and provided nine assists.
He also scored the decisive goal as Roma defeated Feyenoord in the Europa Conference League final.
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