The offers from Juventus and AC Milan could not impress Roma, and Zaniolo may continue to stay in the team with a salary increase.
Italy international Zaniolo is seen as one of the most important players in Serie A who could switch to a goal for the field this summer, and Roma don't mind putting it on the transfer market to recoup their huge transfer fees. However, due to the reluctance of players to leave Serie A, there are not many clubs that have enough ability to recruit the 23-year-old striker.
While AC Milan management Maldini and Massala both appreciated the young man's performance, the Rossoneri did not focus on the deal due to the club's budget, and they had other higher-priority options to deal with in the transfer market. Juventus are Zaniolo's most likely next choice, the only ones who want to really bring them into the squad this summer, and Allegri's side are looking for every opportunity to bring them under their wing.
However, the difference between the Bianconeri and Roma over Zaniolo's transfer fee is very large, Mourinho's side hopes to be able to get more than 50 million euros from him, and does not accept any players as vouchers, while Juventus is only willing to pay a transfer fee of no more than 40 million euros. Negotiations between the two sides are now deadlocked, and unless the Red Wolves agree to accept a certain period of time in the form of an enhanced buyout clause, it will be difficult for the two sides to reach an agreement on a transfer deal for Zagnolo.
If the deal is not completed before the summer transfer window ends, Roma will formally negotiate a contract extension with Zaniolo's agent in September to extend his current contract, which expires in 2024. They are likely to significantly increase the player's annual salary from the current €2.5 million to €4.5 million at the team's top salary level in order to persuade him to stay at the Olympic Stadium in the future.
