Bournemouth’s discussions with Roma have now extended into the possibility of a deal for Nicolo Zaniolo; Cherries however feel Italian has ambitions to play for a club that could offer European football; Tottenham and AC Milan are also interested in signing the 23-year-old this month
Thursday 26 January 2023 14:51, UK
Bournemouth are in talks with Roma over a possible deal for Nicolo Zaniolo but the Cherries feel the Italian has ambitions of playing for a club that can offer European football.
Bournemouth and Roma have been in talks for a number of weeks over potential deals in this window, with Zaniolo a player the Premier League side like.
If the 23-year-old is open to a move to the south coast, then Sky Sports News understands Bournemouth feel they could meet Roma's valuation and find a financial package that works for all parties.
Zaniolo has been a target for both Tottenham and AC Milan this month, with the two sides set to face each other in the Champions League last 16.
Spurs want to sign Zaniolo on loan, while Sky in Italy understands AC Milan have asked for 24 hours to discuss whether they can raise their offer for Zaniolo beyond £17.6m towards the £26.4m Roma are asking for.
Zaniolo, who was dropped from the Roma squad at the weekend, has scored twice in 19 games in all competitions this season.
A Roma player that Bournemouth are close to signing is defender Matias Vina.
Bournemouth have agreed a loan deal for the left-back with an option to buy in the summer, which Sky Sports News understands to be £13.2m.
The 25-year-old Uruguayan is due in the UK for a medical in the next 48 hours.
Meanwhile, Bristol City striker Antoine Semenyo is heading for his Bournemouth medical following the two clubs agreeing a deal after two bids were rejected last week.
Bournemouth will pay £9m plus add-ons for the Ghana striker who has scored eight goals in all competitions this season for the Championship side.
Personal terms are not thought to be a problem for the 23-year-old, who is also interesting Crystal Palace.
The potential arrivals of Vina and Semenyo would make it three January signings for Gary O'Neil's side this month after they brought in Lorient winger Dango Ouattara for £20m.
AC Milan are now considering Newcastle's Allan Saint-Maximin as a potential alternative target to Zaniolo, according to Sky in Italy.
The Serie A side are admirers of the forward, however, a valuation they understand to be at least £26.4m (€30m) would be difficult for them to pay.
Milan's priority remains Zaniolo with talks having been held with Roma over a move.
Sky Sports News understands Newcastle would listen to significant offers for Saint-Maximin this month.
Who will be on the move this winter? The January transfer window closes at 11pm in England and midnight in Scotland on Tuesday January 31, 2023
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