Bournemouth have emerged as an unlikely candidate in the race to sign Nicolo Zaniolo from AS Roma.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Cherries are preparing an offer of around 30 million euros to try to get him away from Italy. However, AC Milan is also in the running and has already discussed personal terms with the player’s team.
Bournemouth have discussed an offer to sign Nicolò Zaniolo: €30m guaranteed fee plus add-ons and sale clause to AS Roma ??? #transfers @SkySport
AC Milan already discussed personal terms with the Zaniolo camp in recent days.
The position/decision of the player will be crucial. pic.twitter.com/DosYIZbgDi
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 26, 2023
The 23-year-old has asked José Mourinho and the Roma board to oversee his departure in this transfer window, which they have agreed to do if a suitable offer is sent to them.
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Tottenham Hotspur threw their names into the mix, but they were only willing to loan Zaniolo out until the end of the season, while the Serie A side seek a transfer fee to have the player leave permanently.
Bournemouth have now seen their chance to offer Roma a fee close to what they want and secure the Italy international.