Man United willing to pay £51 million for highly-rated Italian defender open to Premier League move

Man United willing to pay £51 million for highly-rated Italian defender open to Premier League move

Manchester United have now joined the race for the Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori.

The 22-year-old, who is currently among the best young defensive players in European football, has recently been linked to a move outside of Serie A.

Fichajes claims that Manchester United is now eager to sign the youthful defender and is prepared to give him approximately £51 million.

The 22-year-old is a gifted player with a promising future who could play a significant role for Manchester United in the upcoming campaigns. Both left back and central defense are positions that Calafiori can play.

If they can seal the deal, Manchester United will have an added advantage with his versatility.

The 22-year-old is quite young and he is likely to improve with coaching and experience. He has the attributes to develop into a top-class player.

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Manchester United look vulnerable defensively last season, and they need to improve if they want to compete for the league title and push for trophies.

There is no doubt that Italian international would help them tighten up at the back. The opportunity to play for Manchester United could be attractive for him as well. It would be a major step up in his career.

The defender has been linked with other English clubs as well, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. If a £51 million offer is submitted for the player, it is fair to assume that Bologna could be tempted to sell him. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United can get the deal done quickly.

Calafiori certainly has the quality and the potential to justify the investment in the long-term, and he could establish himself as one of the best defenders in the world