Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is reportedly keeping scouts on Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori for Euro 2024 ahead of a potential transfer.
Maresca has recently replaced Mauricio Pochettino as manager at Stamford Bridge, but one imagines he will want to put his own stamp on the team he inherited, which struggled badly last season.
Calafiori appears to be one of the names on the Blues' radar now, as Football Transfers report that the club's new manager has discovered that his scouts are keeping a close eye on the Italian at the Euros.
The 22-year-old starred for the Azzuri as they beat Albania in their opener yesterday, and one thinks we will continue to see interest in him if he can follow up his strong season in Serie A with a big impact. for his country in the biggest international tournament of the summer.
Calafiori transfer: Can Chelsea win race for Bologna defender?
Calafiori will be signing for Chelsea as well as a number of other clubs, but Football Forwards are perhaps making it clear just how difficult a deal could be.
The report notes that Juventus and Tottenham are also interested in Calafiori, who could be worth around 40 million euros, while Bologna do not want to sell him.
As reported earlier today, CaughtOffside was told that Spurs were among the clubs to hold initial talks over signing Calafiori, but the preference is thought to be a reunion with former Bologna manager Thiago Motta at Juventus.
Calafiori could also be open to a move to the Premier League if that doesn't work out, so perhaps there is still hope for Chelsea if Juve can't afford a deal, or if Bologna push to avoid selling such an important player to another. The Italian team.
Chelsea already have Tosin Adarabioyo as a new defender but could certainly benefit from another name to come in after the relative absence of Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi.
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