Earlier this week, we covered claims from Italy that Tottenham Hotspur are ‘first in line’ in the race for Riccardo Calafiori. It was also stated the north London club are the favourites to sign the Bologna star in the summer window.
Tuttosport state the defender is the priority target for Juventus technical director Cristiano Giuntoli and they are ready to take the pole position in the transfer race.
The 21-year-old can operate in the heart of the defence and as a left-back, and this has pleased the Turin club.
The Italy U21 international has excelled under Thiago Motta and this has attracted the attention of other clubs, ‘in particular’ Tottenham and Bayer Leverkusen.
Tuttosport add Spurs and the Bundesliga winners have sent officials to closely follow Calafiori live in action and both have ‘promoted him with flying colours’.
Bologna director Giovanni Sartori values him at €25m+ and this would be affordable for Tottenham. However, Spurs would have to convince the player to secure his services.
Calafiori prefers to continue in Serie A, where the Turin club are keen, and Bologna are open to accepting a Juve player as part of the deal. This would make it easier for Juve, who will face competition from Tottenham and Leverkusen to sign him.
