Tottenham will intensify their efforts to sign Riccardo Calafiori
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly looking to step up their efforts to sign Bologna star Riccardo Calafiori this summer, according to the Italian outlet. Juve.
The Lilywhites currently have Radu Dragusin, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven as central defensive options. However, Ange Postecoglou appears to be looking to sign a new centre-back ahead of next season to add depth to the backline, especially after their European qualification.
Having already secured two right-footed centre-backs, the Lilywhites boss appears keen to sign a new left-footer to support Van de Ven next season, with Calafiori emerging as a serious option.
The Italian has burst onto the scene after putting in an impressive performance for Bologna last season and following his recent eye-catching performances, he has now secured a place in Italy's starting XI.
According to the report of JuveTottenham are interested in signing Calafiori and are willing to step up their efforts to lure him to the newly renovated White Hart Lane.
Calafiori to Tottenham
The report further claims that Bologna want a fee of around £34 million to £38 million to sell their star man and that Tottenham have no problem matching the Italian club's asking price to secure his signature.
However, the Italian outlet claims that Calafiori does not want to leave Italy and will only join Juventus if he leaves Bologna this summer.
The Bianconeri have recently appointed Thiago Motta as their new coach and, under the Italian's tutelage, Calafiori gave his best in Bologna last season. So, it seems that the pair are willing to reunite, as Juventus are also interested in signing him.
Tottenham will therefore have to find a way to persuade the 22-year-old to move to the newly renovated White Hart Lane should they decide to sign him this summer.
Calafiori is a versatile player, as he can play in both the center back and left back positions. He possesses all the attributes to become a world-class defender in the future, so it would be a huge coup for Tottenham if they were to buy him.
However, it looks like the north London club will find it difficult to sign the Bologna star at the moment. transfer window to reinforce its defensive department.
