Fabrizio Romano indicates growing complexity in Tottenham transfer target
By Manuel Meza
![Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of Riccardo Calafiori has entered a complicated phase, according to Fabrizio Romano's report, with Bologna now preparing for substantial offers in the upcoming days. Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of Riccardo Calafiori has entered a complicated phase, according to Fabrizio Romano's report, with Bologna now preparing for substantial offers in the upcoming days.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4742,h_2667,x_449,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/208/01j1qs3q628jf93ekrgf.jpg)
The pursuit of Riccardo Calafiori by Tottenham Hotspur has taken a complex turn, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, with Bologna now anticipating significant offers in the coming days.
Riccardo Calafiori, the promising 22-year-old defender from Bologna, has attracted attention from several top clubs following his standout performances both domestically and at the Euros for Italy.
Despite Italy's early exit from the tournament, Calafiori's stock remains high, prompting clubs like Tottenham, Juventus, and now Arsenal to vie for his signature, per Tuttosport.
Fabrizio Romano, renowned for his transfer insights, highlighted the shifting dynamics surrounding Calafiori's future. Romano noted that Bologna, despite previous hopes of retaining the player, now face a daunting task as major European clubs prepare to enter the fray.
Juventus, in particular, has a complicated relationship with Bologna following Thiago Motta's move to the Turin club, potentially complicating negotiations.
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Fabrizio Romano indicates growing complexity in Tottenham transfer target
While Tottenham Hotspur has shown interest in bolstering their defensive options with Calafiori, the financial implications could prove prohibitive. With Bologna expecting bids to soar past €40 million,
Spurs might reconsider pursuing a player who would likely slot in as a backup. The focus for Tottenham, especially in a financially constrained market, should arguably be on strengthening other areas of the squad that require more immediate attention.
The competition for Calafiori's signature, particularly from established European giants like Juventus and now Arsenal, further complicates Tottenham's pursuit.
The bidding war could escalate beyond Tottenham's financial comfort zone, forcing them to reassess their priorities and possibly look towards other targets who offer more financial feasibility.
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Will Tottenham overcome financial challenges to secure Riccardo Calafiori and strengthen their defense?