Man United prepared to pay €60 million to sign Italian international defender who is open to Premier League move

Man United prepared to pay €60 million to sign Italian international defender who is open to Premier League move

Manchester United are reportedly open to paying €60 million to sign Italian international defender and Bologna star Riccardo Calafiori.

Manchester United is apparently willing to pay €60 million for Italian international defender Riccardo Calafiori, and Fichajes claims that the team may have shifted its focus to him.

Numerous clubs, both English and Italian, are eager to recruit the Bologna star due to his great demand. Liverpool is interested in Riccardo Calafiori.

This summer, Manchester United has been searching for a specific kind of defender—someone who can command the left side of central defense.

Although Jarrad Branthwaite has been their top priority, the Red Devils may have had to look elsewhere due to his high price tag and Everton’s assurance that they can keep him.

Surprisingly, Riccardo Calafiori has now emerged as a big target for the Red Devils, with the report suggesting Manchester United are reportedly willing to shell out €60 million for his signature.

The Italian international defender has seen a massive rise in demand for his signature owing to the performances he put in for Bologna in the past season.

He has now become Italy’s starting defender, as Luciano Spalletti has placed two left-footers in the heart of his backline, which is rather unusual.

In any case, Manchester United might be willing to put in the right money to tempt Bologna, who were understandably demanding around €40 million for the defender.

Manchester United might have some eyeballs when chasing a known player, but in Calafiori’s or any Italian’s case, they are always difficult to get.

As a matter of fact, Calafiori seems to want a stay in Italy, as Juventus are considered the hot favourites for his signature, as the defender could follow former Bologna manager Thiago Motta into Turin.