Nicolo Zaniolo could ‘SUE Roma for psychological pressure’ during the January transfer window

Nicolo Zaniolo plans to sue Roma for “psychological pressure and mobbing” during the January transfer window, according to reports.

The Italian playmaker had been close to a Serie A exit after José Mourinho’s side agreed a £30m deal with Bournemouth last week.

Zaniolo initially rejected the move but appeared to change his mind a day later, however the Cherries were the ones to ultimately backtrack on the deal over financial concerns.

Nicolo Zaniolo is reportedly considering suing Roma for ‘psychological pressure’ in January

According to The messengerthere is a greater possibility that Zaniolo and his family will start a legal battle with the player’s club after the ordeal of the last few days.

Zaniolo’s family ensures that this recent ‘media massacre’ towards the Italian has been unleashed by the club.

After news broke of Zaniolo’s wishes to leave the club in the January transfer window, the winger received death threats and was forced to call the police after angry Roma fans turned up at his house.

The club then granted him permission to travel to La Spezia with his family for 48 hours while negotiations continued.

The forward let it be known that he was looking for an exit from the Serie A side

Ultras reportedly appeared outside Zaniolo’s home following his transfer request

The media claim, the winger’s family will launch further accusations against the Serie A club, along with the aforementioned mobbing and psychological pressure claims.

They also report that a team of lawyers has been contacted to deal with the matter. The Assocalciatori, whose role is to help players in conflict with their clubs, have also been informed.

The retired soccer player Umberto Calcagno, president of the Assocalciatori, is following the situation very closely.

Zaniolo is understood to wait for Roma sporting director Tiago Pinto to attend his scheduled press conference before commenting on the situation.

The winger will reportedly wait until Tiago Pinto’s press conference before making a statement.

Zaniolo had come under fire from several clubs last month after making it clear he wanted to leave Jose Mourinho’s side, with the Portuguese manager claiming the player had refused to train at the club.

Despite being linked with Tottenham and AC Milan, the 23-year-old was approached by the Cherries and sent representatives to Italy to discuss a move.

However, despite offering £26.4m, matching Roma’s asking price, and a contract worth around £4.4m a year, Zaniolo refused to meet the delegation, that angered his club.

Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claimed that Zaniolo ended up deciding to join Bournemouth on deadline day, with Roma even arranging a private plane to seal the deal, before the Cherries passed away.

Gary O’Neil’s side had agreed a £30m fee for Zaniolo before finally pulling out