Juventus currently holds the forefront position in the pursuit of Riccardo Calafiori, with the Bianconeri having initiated the most thorough inquiries regarding the Bologna defender. This information comes from Football Italia transfer expert Matteo Moretto, who presented the latest developments on Calafiori’s future in his recent DailyBriefing transfer column for Caught Offside.
Under the management of Thiago Motta at the Stadio Dall’Ara this season, Calafiori has showcased impressive performances, establishing himself as one of the most promising young Italian defenders in the league.
Although recent reports from Italian sources suggest that Tottenham is among the clubs monitoring the progress of the Roma academy graduate, Moretto asserts that Juventus is currently the frontrunner in securing the 21-year-old’s signature.
Moretto elaborated that Juventus has made the most substantial inquiries regarding the Bologna defender. However, he cautioned that it remains premature to ascertain where the U21 Italy international will ply his trade next season.
As the summer transfer window approaches, Calafiori is expected to be one of the most sought-after talents. There is speculation that Luciano Spalletti might consider including him in the Italy squad for Euro 2024. Notably, the Azzurri CT permitted Calafiori to represent Italy U21 during the March break solely due to the Azzurrini’s involvement in European qualifiers rather than friendlies.