Manchester City wants to ‘snatch’ Tottenham transfer target
Manchester City aims to ‘snatch’ Tottenham transfer target
Tottenham Hotspur is encountering fierce competition from top European clubs in their quest to sign Bologna’s talented center-back Riccardo Calafiori, as reported by The Athletic.
Calafiori garnered significant attention last season and has continued to excel at the Euros, particularly contributing to Italy’s win over Albania.
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Italian reports have consistently identified Tottenham and Juventus as the main contenders for the 22-year-old’s signature. Recently, DAZN (via Il Bianconero) suggested that Spurs might make a substantial offer that could surpass Juventus’ bid.
The Athletic’s latest update reveals Bologna’s reluctance to sell Calafiori this summer, hinting at a high demand due to a significant sell-on clause with his former club, Basel, estimated between 40 and 50 percent.
Manchester City aims to ‘snatch’ Tottenham transfer target
Thiago Motta, now the head coach at Juventus, is keen to bring Calafiori to Turin, adding complexity to the transfer saga. Bayern Munich has also shown interest, with Manchester City reportedly monitoring the situation closely.
Interestingly, while many Italian sources emphasize Tottenham and Juventus as the front-runners, The Athletic does not prominently feature Spurs in the race. Despite Tottenham’s potential financial edge over Juventus and Bayern, Juventus’ connection with Thiago Motta could be a decisive factor.
The competition for Calafiori’s services is heating up as multiple European giants join the race.