Nicolo Zaniolo race intensifies as Manchester United fight Tottenham for Roma star

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Manchester United are ready to challenge Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of Roma youngster Nicolo Zaniolo, say reports.

Nicolo Zaniolo

The 20-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough season with the Giallorossi in 2018/19, earning his first Italy cap as a reward.

His form caught the attention of several top clubs in Europe, with Juventus and Spurs showing interest.

However, Calciomercato reports that United have now entered the race and see the midfielder as an ideal fit to strengthen Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad this summer.

The Old Trafford club could now launch an effort to reach the front of the queue by putting together a proposal that would push them ahead of Tottenham and Juve.

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Alasdair Mackenzie

Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. An Italophile since growing up on a diet of Football Italia on Channel 4, he now counts himself among thousands of fans sharing a passion for Ross County and Lazio.