Nicolo Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali will hold talks with Aston Villa and Newcastle chiefs after they were released from the Italy squad amid an investigation into alleged illegal betting.
Both Villa winger Zaniolo and Newcastle midfielder Tonali were questioned on Thursday by Italian authorities at the squad’s training base on the outskirts of Florence. It is believed their phones and devices were taken away for a time.
Zaniolo, Tonali and Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli have all been named as part of the investigation, with worldwide bans of up to three years possible if they are found to have broken rules.