Tottenham's 'favorites' to sign Calafiori this summer
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly “first in line” to sign Bologna star Riccardo Calafiori this summer, according to the Italian outlet. Juve.
The Rossoblu have enjoyed a stellar campaign under Thiago Motta this season, finishing in the top four. As a result, several of their key players have already fallen under the radar of some big European clubs.
Joshua Zirkzee and Jhon Lucumi have already been linked with a move to the first division Calafiori is also apparently attracting interest ahead of the summer window.
According to the report of Juve(through sports witness), after being impressed by Calafiori's performances in his debut campaign for Bologna, Spurs have shown a strong interest in signing him.
The report further claims that Tottenham are currently “first in line” along with Juventus to secure the 21-year-old's signature. However, Juve claims that the Lilywhites are currently “favorites” ahead of the Bianconeri in this race as they have “greater liquidity” than the Serie A giants.
Calafiori to Tottenham
Having moved to the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara from FC Basel last summer, the youngster (valued at around £21 million per Transfer market – He still has three years left on his current contract. The Rossoblu are therefore in a strong position to demand a considerable amount of money to let their star man go.
It has been suggested that Tottenham are planning to spend money on the next transfer window to reinforce their squad for next season. Strengthening the front line and engine room is on Ange Postecoglou's wish list, but signing a new defender is also on her to-do list.
Calafiori is a left-footed defender and can play in both the center back and left back positions. He is fast, excellent in the air, extremely comfortable with the ball at his feet, has the ability to make breaking passes from deep and is also efficient in defensive contributions.
The 21-year-old is a very talented player and has the potential to become a top-class defender in the future. Therefore, it would be a big coup for the Lilywhites if they bought him.
However, it remains to be seen if the north London club finally manages to secure Calafiori's signature by beating Juventus in this race to strengthen their defensive line in the next window.
