Report: Tottenham need to sell two before making Nicolo Zaniolo bid

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Nicolò Zaniolo is Tottenham Hotspur’s top target while Fabio Paratici is in Italy, but Calciomercato reports that Spurs will have to move on two big players before they can sign the Roma star.

Paratici has returned to his home country this week with a number of issues on the agenda. Reports this week claimed that he is set to discuss an AC Milan move for Japhet Tanganga. Meanwhile, there could be discussions with other sides about the likes of Bryan Gil and Tanguy Ndombele.

But there is also hope that Paratici could be working on potential signings, too. And the name at the top of his wishlist is Zaniolo.

Zaniolo is no stranger to the Tottenham radar. In fact, reports earlier this year claimed that Antonio Conte dreamt of using the 23-year-old in the same team as Harry Kane.

Calciomercato also reports that Conte is a massive fan of the attacking midfielder. However, Spurs have work to do before they can sign the Roma star.

The report suggests that Tottenham need to sell first. In fact, it is claimed that two important players will have to be moved on, with Lucas Moura and Ndombele mentioned as potential options.

Zaniolo reports offer exciting glimpse of what is to come from Tottenham

Spurs have enjoyed a superb window to date. They have strengthened in a number of areas with several really exciting signings.

But the suggestions that they want Zaniolo highlight that they are far from done. In fact, the most exciting deal may yet be to come.

Obviously, it is not ideal that they need to sell players first. But you would imagine that was always something Paratici wanted to address at some stage anyway.

So it will be very interesting to see what happens should Tottenham manage to offload some of their squad, including Ndombele.