Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori.
The 22-year-old is highly rated across Europe and he has a bright future. His performances have attracted the attention of Tottenham and Juventus.
According to a report from IlBianconero, the Premier League club have shown ‘strong interest’ in signing the central defender and they are ready to compete with Juventus for him. The report further states that Tottenham could come forward with a ‘substantial offer’ for the player soon. They have already initiated contact with the Italian club and the defender’s representatives regarding a potential move.
Calafiori is regarded as one of the finest defensive prospects in European football right now, and he has the attributes to develop into a world-class player. He is capable of operating as a central defender as well as a left back. His versatility will be an added bonus for Tottenham if they can get the deal done. It will be interesting to see if the Italian international is keen on a move to the Premier League. It could be an exciting opportunity for him.
That said, Juventus would be an attractive destination for the player as well. They are one of the biggest clubs in Italy and joining them would mean that the young defender can continue in his homeland. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
It is fair to assume that Tottenham have more financial muscle compared to the Italian outfit and they might be able to pay a premium to Bologna. They have an exciting project and they will be able to offer the 22-year-old Europa league football next season. It remains to be seen whether that is enough to convince the defender to join them.
