Tottenham Hotspur will have to battle it out with three Serie A giants for the services of 21-year-old Bologna sensation Riccardo Calafiori.
According to a report by Oggi Sport Notizie, Tottenham Hotspur are keen on bolstering their defence ahead of next season, and they have their eyes set on Riccardo Calafiori. However, they are not alone in the pursuit of the 21-year-old defender. Clubs from Italy are desperate to add him to their ranks.
Riccadro Calafiori and his Rise
Calafiori was a part of the AS Roma youth ranks back in the day. He made it to their first team in the summer of 2020 but unfortunately, things did not work out for him there. He parted ways to join FC Basel in the summer of 2022.
After a successful season with the Swiss club, Bologna gave him the opportunity to return to Italy and revive his career. Since returning to his country, the 21-year-old has gone from strength to strength. He has featured in 21 matches for the Serie A club and has made quite a statement with his performances.
Calafiori started off as a left-back but has been used as a centre-back in the ongoing season. He is equally good in both positions and could even feature in the centre of the park if needed. His versatility and huge potential is what attracts interest from across Europe.
Tottenham Interested in Riccardo Calafiori
Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs keen on having the 21-year-old in their ranks. Ange Postecoglou has done a great job since taking charge of the club, but lack of depth is a concern for them. They will look to address certain key areas in the summer and signing a new defender is one of them.
They already have Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven in the heart of the defence. But the arrival of Calafiori will further bolster it and his ability to play as full-back will be an added bonus for the Australian boss. While Spurs are keen, they are not the only ones interested.
Three Serie A clubs are willing to push hard for his signatures. Juventus, Inter Milan, and AC Milan are all keen on bolstering their defence in the next summer transfer window. The 21-year-old has huge potential, and he could be their mainstay for years to come. As a result, they are willing to invest in him. However, with Tottenham in the race, it will be interesting to see if the Italian clubs can compete in terms of financial strength.
