Chelsea and Manchester United are keen on signing 20-year-old Italian defender Giorgio Scalvini at the end of the season.
A report from the Fichajes has claimed that Giorgio Scalvini has attracted the attention of Chelsea and Manchester United with his performances, and they will battle it out for his services in the summer.
Chelsea need to plan for a future without Thiago Silva, who is in the twilight stages of his career. Scalvini could prove to be a quality replacement for the Brazilian international. The Italian international has the physicality to succeed in the Premier League, and he could be a key player for Chelsea.
Similarly, Manchester United need to bring in a quality replacement for players like Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans. Each player has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, and Manchester United will have to replace them adequately. Signing one of the most talented young defenders in European football could prove to be ,a wise decision.
Giorgio Scalvini would be a future investment
It will be interesting to see if Chelsea and Manchester United can secure an agreement with the Italian club. Atalanta will not want to sell their prized prospect for knockdown price, and they are likely to demand a premium. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United and Chelsea are prepared to break the bank for him.
Scalvini could sort out their defensive unit for the next decade, and he would be a solid long-term investment. The Italian is already operating at a high level, and he will improve further with coaching and experience. He could easily justify the investment in the coming seasons.
Manchester United and Chelsea have the financial resources to pay a premium for the young defender, and it will be interesting to see where the 20-year-old ends up. The Red Devils are pushing for European qualification, and they could be in the driving seat because of that. Chelsea are likely to finish in the mid-table spots if they continue performing at their current level.
