Udinese are racing against a midnight deadline to activate their purchase option for Nicolò Zaniolo from Galatasaray. Both reports say the club plans to exercise the option, even though a complete agreement on the player’s wages has not yet been reached. The negotiations focus on the terms of Zaniolo’s contract, with talks continuing as the deadline approaches. The option gives Udinese a time-bound path to secure the player’s rights, but the final wage structure remains under discussion. Until the financial terms are settled, the deal’s final details are not fully confirmed publicly. The situation therefore hinges on whether Udinese can complete the wage negotiations promptly after—or as part of—their decision to trigger the option before midnight.