Nicolò Zaniolo
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Maybe this is a balance of signing Richarlison and a slightly cheaper winger, albeit with a bit of risk?
I think Richarlison’s heading ability is majorly overlooked in the debate between him & Raphinha. With such emphasis on the wing backs in Conte’s system, goals from headers from crosses will be an important factor.
Anyway, back to Zaniolo..
I think Richarlison’s heading ability is majorly overlooked in the debate between him & Raphinha. With such emphasis on the wing backs in Conte’s system, goals from headers from crosses will be an important factor.
Anyway, back to Zaniolo..
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Pleased with that
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Gards or Di Marzio hmmmmmmm
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Gards everytime.
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If we got him I'd understand why.
Yes, he's had major problems with injuries and yes, he looks very similar to Kulu so why would we bother.
Firstly as cover. He can do the same job as Kulu and we could do with another in what will be a long season.
Secondly for formation reasons. If we shift to 352 he would allow Kulu to shift over to be the no. 10.
Finally for potential. There has always been a feeling that he was biding his time as a winger before eventually becoming an 8. He's a unit for a start but his reading of the game as well as his press resistance makes him look very similar to dembele. If Paratici knows him, feels he could be ready to move inside then I get it. We could do better if we're just looking for a winger but if he can be converted to an 8 there's the possibility that he could be the best signing of the window.
It's a risk but might be worth taking.
Yes, he's had major problems with injuries and yes, he looks very similar to Kulu so why would we bother.
Firstly as cover. He can do the same job as Kulu and we could do with another in what will be a long season.
Secondly for formation reasons. If we shift to 352 he would allow Kulu to shift over to be the no. 10.
Finally for potential. There has always been a feeling that he was biding his time as a winger before eventually becoming an 8. He's a unit for a start but his reading of the game as well as his press resistance makes him look very similar to dembele. If Paratici knows him, feels he could be ready to move inside then I get it. We could do better if we're just looking for a winger but if he can be converted to an 8 there's the possibility that he could be the best signing of the window.
It's a risk but might be worth taking.
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Ease up
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we are linked to him nearly every window aren't we
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Tottenham, Paratici a Milano per il mercato in uscita: contatti con Roma e Sampdoria
Fabio Paratici era in Italia per discutere di potenziali cessioni: incontri con Roma e Sampdoriagianlucadimarzio.com
Tottenham, Paratici in Milan for the outgoing transfer market: contacts with Rome and Sampdoria
Not only do you go out, though: in the meeting with the Giallorossi there was also talk of Nicolò Zaniolo . The Roma striker is an old fan of Paratici, who already wanted him at the time of Juventus. The director has asked for information, but at the moment no negotiations have been made.
Tottenham, Paratici a Milano per il mercato in uscita: contatti con Roma e Sampdoria
Fabio Paratici era in Italia per discutere di potenziali cessioni: incontri con Roma e SampdoriaTottenham, Paratici in Milan for the outgoing transfer market: contacts with Rome and Sampdoria
Not only do you go out, though: in the meeting with the Giallorossi there was also talk of Nicolò Zaniolo . The Roma striker is an old fan of Paratici, who already wanted him at the time of Juventus. The director has asked for information, but at the moment no negotiations have been made.
He’s got Ledleys knees. Sign him and make him captain
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long term Zaniolo is an AMC, it’s his natural position and he’s had more starts there then the RW so bringing him in to be a RW doesn’t make sense to me. Yes he can player there quite comfortably but as mentioned, comparing him to Raphinha or even Lucas just doesn’t work really as they are completely different skill set players. They are both true wingers/IFs. Paqueta is probably the most comparable here and Zaniolo is not as good essentially but he’s also 22 not 24.
Purely from an ability point of view I really really rate Paqueta and would put him at the top of that list as I think he still has a lot of untapped potential that could really see his game going up another level. I actually think Zaniolo would be a good buy as a bonus edition end of window, ideally on a loan with option but as a main addition it just doesn’t make sense. As mentioned, you’d buy him for his raw ability to see if you could get him back to his best but I def wouldn’t pick him over Paqueta or Raph. I also agree with one of the above posters in that I could see him comfortable in a midfield 3 as a CM not just an AM.
ITK has said again and again...nothing in it
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Watched Roma 5-6 times last season and this guy played every time and did absolutely nothing but look weak and ineffective. Maybe I caught him on bad days but he looked like a non-effective James Maddison. Pellegrini on the other hand looked absolutely quality every time I watched Roma, can we not buy him instead? Lol
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