Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori this summer, according to Tuttosport.
Spurs have been monitoring the development of the 21-year-old centre-back for some time as they prepare to make a move for him at the end of the season.
However, Tottenham is not the only team competing for his signing as Tuttosport He claims that Juventus are also interested in Calafiori, so the two parties could fight for an agreement.
Calafiori is highly valued throughout Europe and has a great future ahead of him. He could develop into a top-class centre-back with the right guidance and a move to Spurs would be a rare opportunity.
It could be tested against the world's best attackers in England and against regular football in the first division could accelerate its development. Calafiori is valued at £22 million by Transfer market but Bologna hopes to create a bidding war to drive up its price this summer.
Riccardo Calafiori needs to play regularly
However, the Italian must seek guarantees of game time before making any move. Tottenham already have Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Radu Dragusin at their disposal. Calafiori cannot afford to sit on the bench of a big club next season.
He will need to play regularly to continue his development and if Tottenham cannot provide him with that platform, he should look to move elsewhere.
Meanwhile, the left-footed central defender is versatile enough to operate as a full-back. His versatility would be an added advantage for Tottenham if they manage to lure him to north London.
Spurs are in need of another central defender this summer as Ange Postecoglou looks to complete their defensive unit and the 21-year-old would be a solid long-term investment.
He could become a key player for the club with experience and training. However, Tottenham must find a way to fit him into their starting lineup more often than not if they are to convince the player to join the club.
