Central defender Riccardo Calafiori is becoming a player receiving a lot of attention in the transfer market.
Italian midfielder Riccardo Calafiori is emerging as one of the brightest stars of Euro 2024. The 22-year-old star’s impressive performance is helping him receive the attention of many European giants, especially are Premier League teams.
One of the teams mentioned is Liverpool. The Kop needs a centre-back when Joel Matip leaves as a free agent, while Virgil van Dijk will be 33 years old next season. The Red Brigade will need a potential young midfielder to partner Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez long-term. In addition, Liverpool also has another extremely bright defender, Jarrell Quansah.
Riccardo Calafiori is having an impressive performance at Euro 2024 (Photo: Getty)
Calafiori seems an extremely logical choice, with the 22-year-old star likely to move to Torino following his breakthrough season with Bologna. Previously, the Italian midfielder also impressed in Basel’s colors in the Swiss National Championship.
Playing left-back and left-sided centre-back, Calafiori certainly fits the type of player that new head coach Arne Slot will add to his squad this summer. Liverpool’s new captain has not brought in any new recruits after taking office.
Calafiori is definitely sought after after Euro 2024 (Photo: Getty)
A left-footed centre-back, Calafiori is the type of player Liverpool fans have long expected. The Italian player also continuously demonstrated his ability to dribble, create and shoot, which created the equalizer for Italy against Croatia when carrying the ball at a distance of 30 meters.
The Athletic reports that Liverpool are letting their scouts observe Calafiori further. However, The Kop will also have to compete with many other big teams in Europe who also want the Italian midfielder’s signature.
