Tottenham Hotspur head coach Antonio Conte has reportedly identified Roma youngster Nicola Zalewski as a potential transfer target.
The Italian has already made a wide array of additions this summer, the latest being that of Middlesbrough wing-back Djed Spence.
As it stands, the Premier League outfit are well stocked for options in that position and on the flank, to such an extent where they may be open to offers for at least one of their fringe players in that area.
Nevertheless, according to Calciomercato, Conte has emerged as an admirer of Polish prospect Zalewski in recent months.
The report claims that Conte is "crazy" for the 20-year-old, who has developed into a key player for Jose Mourinho at Stadio Olimpico.
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Zalewski was provided with nine starts and seven substitute appearances in Serie A last season, many of those outings coming during the second half of the campaign.
Furthermore, Zalewski started each of Roma's matches in the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final of the Europa Conference League, which they won with victory over Feyenoord.
With five caps for Poland to his name and a contract with Roma until 2025, it appears highly unlikely that Zalewski will be allowed to join a new club this summer.
Nevertheless, the report suggests that Conte has asked sporting director Fabio Paratici to try to negotiate a deal with Roma officials.
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Zalewski is capable of playing in any position down the left-hand side of the pitch with the majority of his outings last season coming at left wing-back.
Spurs are allegedly open to parting ways with Sergio Reguilon, a departure which would free up space for a new arrival in that area of the pitch.
Paris Saint-Germain are also said to have failed with an enquiry for the player, while Sampdoria and Cagliari have been eyeing up a season-long loan deal.
Roma are not short of similar options with Leonardo Spinazzola and Matias Vina also contracted to the Italian giants.
