Thomas Tuchel looks set to stifle Antonio Conte's perfect summer transfer window as Chelsea plot a move for Tottenham Hotspur target Nicolo Zaniolo. The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Lilywhites amid an increasingly uncertain future at Roma, but the Blues look ready to swoop in and hijack a deal.
Zaniolo, who sees his contract at the Stadio Olimpico expire in 2024, featured 28 times for Jose Mourinho's side in the Serie A last season, directly contributing towards seven goals. Despite two serious cruciate injuries, the midfielder's impressive displays guided the Italian giants to a top-six finish and Europa Conference League glory, courting the interest of several top-flight sides.
According to Calcio Mercato Web, Spurs have had a £46.4million bid rejected by Roma for Zaniolo. With the north Londoners licking their wounds, the report adds that Chelsea are armed and ready to spoil their rival's lasting deal before the summer market slams shut at the start of next month.
