Reports from across the Italian media suggest Roma are in talks with Chelsea regarding a move for Hakim Ziyech. The Giallorossi are reportedly keen to acquire the Moroccan international as they view him as the ideal replacement for Nicolo Zaniolo, who is being linked with a move to Spurs.
Sky Sport Italia, Tuttosport and others claim that the arrival of Ziyech would be entirely dependent on Zaniolo’s departure, but this looks ever more likely to happen in the coming weeks.
Zaniolo has excluded himself from Roma’s match day squad for the trip to Spezia and is being linked with West Ham, Brighton and Leeds, as well as Spurs, who have reportedly made an offer already.
Sky Sport Italia confirm that Roma have been in contact with Ziyech’s agent in the last few hours, however a potential deal would be complicated given the costs involved: Ziyech earns roughly €6.5 million, which in Italy would be subject to growth decree.
Despite the difficulties, Tuttosport claim that Ziyech is very keen on the move as he wants more playing time and believes Roma would be well suited to his qualities as a player.
