A report in Oggi Sport Notizie suggests that Juventus may present a challenge to Tottenham Hotspur when they try to sign Bologna center-back Riccardo Calafiori in the summer.
Since moving to Bologna last summer, Calafiori has flourished, becoming as one of the best central defenders in the Italian top division thus far this year.
Spurs are reportedly impressed by the 21-year-old’s performances; at the beginning of January, several Italian publications reported that the Lilywhites had inquired about the player’s availability (Il Resto Del Carlino via Tutto Bologna Web).
The defender ultimately chose to remain at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium in January, and if Spurs decide to rekindle their interest in him next summer, they may face stiff competition.
Calafiori is highly desired by both Juventus and Spurs.
According to Oggi Sport Notizie, the Old Lady, who is now planning a summer transfer for Calafiori and has expressed “extremely strong” interest in the former Basel star, may be the major rival.
The Bologna star has reportedly been picked by the Bianconeri as Alex Sandro’s replacement. Sandro is anticipated to leave Turin at the end of the current campaign.
Juve is rumoured to be closely monitoring Calafiori’s performances going forward, but it’s also believed that Inter Milan and AC Milan are also keeping tabs on the defender’s circumstances.
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Tottenham would easily outspend Juventus, Inter, and Milan monetarily, but it is unclear if Calafiori would be interested in joining the North London team given that Postecoglou currently has three elite centre backs at his disposal.
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