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The winter transfer window is looming and with it, a potential shake-up in Roma’s striking plans.
What once seemed a near-certain move for Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United now looks increasingly uncertain, with Roma shifting their focus toward Tottenham’s young forward Mathys Tel, according to 
Mathys Tel is being targeted by AS Roma
The Tottenham forward has seen limited game time this season, finding himself on the fringes at Spurs.
He hasn’t started a Premier League game since October, and his most recent appearances have been as a substitute.
That lack of minutes could make him open to a loan move, precisely what Roma are seeking.
A deal for Tel represents a lower-risk, lower-cost alternative compared to the initially mooted Zirkzee move, offering the club flexibility should things not work out.
Man United at the front of the queue to sign 25-year-old midfielder in January