Newcastle United 'will begin talks to sign Nicolo Zaniolo this month'

Newcastle hoping to take advantage of Roma's financial issues by agreeing a deal for the Italy international

Calciomercato claims the Magpies will make a move for Zaniolo 'in the coming weeks'

Newcastle United are reportedly planning to hold talks with Roma over a potential deal for Nicolo Zaniolo this month. The Magpies are understood to be long-term admirers of the Italy international, who has also been linked with Tottenham and Juventus in recent months. According to Calciomercato, Newcastle will make a move for Zaniolo 'in the coming weeks' as they look to take advantage of Roma's financial issues. The report claims that Roma are open to selling Zaniolo in order to raise funds, and that Newcastle are prepared to offer a fee in the region of €50 million (£43 million) for his services. Zaniolo, 23, has been capped 11 times by Italy and has scored two goals for his country. He has also played 106 times for Roma, scoring 22 goals and providing 15 assists.