Tottenham very interested in signing Riccardo Calafiori

According Il Pallano Gonfiato, Tottenham Hotspur are very interested in signing Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori and want to secure his signing as soon as possible.

The London heavyweights bolstered their central defensive department in January by signing Genoa star Radu Dragusin, but manager Ange Postecoglou is considering further reinforcements this summer.

Calafiori is emerging as the next target for the position and Il Pallano Gonfiato They claim Tottenham are in a hurry to get a deal done and avoid becoming embroiled in a bidding battle at the end of the season.

Tottenham are willing to make a bid of £25m plus bonuses for the 21-year-old, but Bologna are said to be able to take advantage of their urgency to push the price up to £30m.

good talent

Calafiori and Jhon Lucumi have formed a wonderful central defensive partnership for Bologna, who are fourth in Serie A. They are both left-footed central defenders, but have been brilliant with their passing and concentration.

The first one has completed 90% of his passes in the Italian top flight this season. He has won 61% of his duels, recovered 6.5 balls and has also impressed with his tackling and his ability to clear his lines.

At his relatively young age, the Spurs could see him as a long-term prospect. Sergio Romero and Micky van de Ven are Spurs' regular starters, but the latter has had plenty of injury problems in his debut season.

Romero has also had short-term injury problems in the past and Postecoglou could be looking to reduce the workload with another centre-back. Calafiori looks like a good talent and would provide adequate cover in central defence.

Spurs are probably aware that the youngster could generate further interest ahead of the summer. A quick transfer The deal would help them secure their services up front and avoid a bidding war that could further increase their valuation.