Liverpool are in talks to sign Riccardo Calafiori this summer
Liverpool They have reportedly held talks to sign Bologna star Riccardo Calafiori this summer, according to The Athletic.
After joining the Rossoblu from FC Basel last summer, the 22-year-old enjoyed a stellar rise under Thiago Motta last season, helping his team secure Champions League football.
After his striking performances in Serie A, he has been called up to play for Italy in the Euro Cup. He even started the Azzurri's first game against Albania and put in an impressive performance.
So, it seems that the youngster's excellent recent performances have not gone unnoticed as he has been attracting a lot of attention of late.
According to the report of The AthleticLiverpool are interested in Calafiori and have already held talks with Bologna to find out the details of his signing this summer.
Calafiori to Liverpool
However, the report states that Brighton and Hove Albion, western ham united and Newcastle UnitedEdit They have also expressed interest in signing him, but considering the stature of the Reds as a club, they should be the favorites to beat their rivals in this race.
The Athletic He claims that new Juventus boss Motta is interested in bringing his former colleague to the Allianz Stadium, so the Italian giant is currently the favorite in this race. The Merseyside club will therefore have to overcome stiff competition from the Old Lady of Turin to close any potential deal for Calafiori.
Having recently joined Bologna, Calafiori, valued at around £26m by Transfer marketA still has three years left on his current contract, so it remains to be seen how much money the Italian club demands to let their star go.
The defender is a versatile player since he has center back characteristics but can also play in the left back position. He feels very comfortable with the ball at his feet, he is fast, good in the air, efficient in defensive contributions and also reads the game well.
With Liverpool said to be exploring the possibility of purchasing a new defender, Calafiori would be an excellent signing if they secure his signature.
However, it will be interesting to see if the Merseyside club will eventually be able to buy him at this point. transfer window.
