Riccardo Calafiori, who also interests Newcastle and Chelsea, is being discussed by Tottenham. With his outstanding exploits, the Bologna defender drew attention from everybody. Spurs are also vying for the young Italian.
Under Thiago Motta, Calafiori dazzled in his Bologna debut season. He has played 37 games and scored seven goals. His steady performances brought him interest from elite clubs and a place in Italy’s Euro team.
Tottenham sees in Calafiori a means of strengthening their defence. More back-field alternatives are what Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou wants. Postecoglou feels Calafiori would be a terrific acquisition even if the team just signed two center-backs. Spurs are very interested as shown by the start of talks.
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Newcastle sees Calafiori as a target as well. The Magpies must fortify their back line since important defenders Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles are out injured. On their list of possible acquisitions, Calafiori comes in high. Newcastle’s quest of the young Italian is in line with their ambition to improve their defence.
Chelsea jumps in as well. Though they haven’t begun discussions yet, they think Calafiori is a formidable prospect to strengthen their defence. Chelsea has to close the margin left by Thiago Silva. The Blues find Calafiori to be a tempting choice because of his flexibility.
Bologna isn’t about to give up Calafiori easy. They have fixed a price of at least €35 million as they understand his worth. Bologna has great motivation to retain their star defender since FC Basel, his previous club, is due 40% of any eventual sale. Though the club will make every effort to keep him, Calafiori may find the allure of a major transfer too alluring.
Although English teams are interested, Calafiori seems to prefer a transfer to Juventus. Reuniting with Thiago Motta, his old coach, is what he desire. The initiatives of Chelsea, Tottenham, and Newcastle could be hampered by this inclination. With his ties to Motta, Juventus is a formidable rival for his signing.
Numerous elite teams are keeping an eye on Riccardo Calafiori after his outstanding season. Tottenham has initiated discussions in an attempt to strengthen their defence. Newcastle see him as a vital boost given their injury problems. Needing to replace Thiago Silva, Chelsea sees him as a reliable choice. Bologna wants to retain him, and they’re willing to pay a premium, but his allegiance to Juventus might determine his destiny. Calafiori’s next chapter, with many clubs fighting for his skill, will be revealed in the following weeks.
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For Reiss Nelson, Crystal Palace has started discussions. They want to bid shortly, but other teams are also interested. Talented Nelson from Arsenal’s youth hasn’t played much for Mikel Arteta. His few minutes raise the possibility of a transfer since Arteta could not trust him. Nelson filled in when Bukayo Saka was not available. That was the only chance he had. Arsenal looks eager to offload him.
Although Nelson is valued, Crystal Palace wants to test the market with a modest price. Though Arsenal wants around €25 million, they want to start with an offer of €10 million. Anywhere in the center will probably be where negotiations land. Nelson looks for greater playing time and a new challenge. Maybe Crystal Palace has that. They need help, particularly in case Michael Olise decides to go. Nelson may close that deficit, however he might not be quite what supporters are expecting.
