West Ham United have been dealt a blow with the news that Leeds United could swoop in for David Moyes target Nicolo Zaniolo.
That’s according to a report from Calciomercato who claim that Leeds are lining up a January move to sign the 23-year-old Roma star.
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Zaniolo is an incredibly good player and seems to be ideally suited to the Premier League what with his robust physical and imposing physique.
I would absolutely love him at West Ham, it seems as though Leeds could be ready to scupper our plans though…
West Ham may now have to battle Leeds for Nicolo Zaniolo
The Roma ace has been the subject of a late enquiry from the Whites, according to a report from Calciomercato.
Now, losing out on the Italian to Leeds would be a major blow for the Hammers. Given our current situation though, and the exciting project going on at Elland Road, it really wouldn’t be surprising to see.
The Roma attacker can play in a variety of positions including the number 10 role and on both wings, and he has a proven track record of producing the goods at the very highest level for a sustained period of time.
Italy boss Roberto Mancini once described the 23-year-old as an ‘extraordinary’ player (Goal).
It is said that Roma could be willing to sell him for as little as £26 million.
That would represent unbelievable business for either the Hammers or the Whites.
Zaniolo would take David Moyes’s side to a whole new level entirely, and would provide the Scot with a unique option in the final third that he doesn’t currently possess.
However, with Leeds allegedly moving in for his signature, West Ham may well face disappointment ahead.
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