Newcastle United reportedly ‘really like’ a centre-back who’s been targeted by Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur.
The Magpies will be gearing up for a busy summer transfer window after a positive end to the season for Eddie Howe’s sides
Howe’s men will play Europa Conference League football next season but their current campaign technically isn’t over just yet.
They have travelled to Melbourne to face Tottenham in a post-season friendly and according to Tutto Juve, Newcastle could rival Spurs for the signing of Riccardo Calafiori.
Spurs have been heavily linked with a summer swoop for Calafiori, who has impressed in Serie A this season.
Newcastle secured a seventh-place finish in the Premier League with a final-day victory at Brentford
Howe’s men will play Europa Conference League football next season but their current campaign technically isn’t over just ye
They have travelled to Melbourne to face Tottenham in a post-season friendly and according to Tutto Juve, Newcastle could rival Spurs for the signing of Riccardo Calafiori
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Riccardo Calafiori of Bologna FC looks on during the serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 11.
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Newcastle ‘really like’ Tottenham target Riccardo Calafior
Spurs have been heavily linked with a summer swoop for Calafiori, who has impressed in Serie A this season
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The 22-year-old has had a hand in seven goals while operating at centre-back as well as left-back
Spurs are reportedly readying a move for the Italian defender, with Postecoglou keen to bolster his defensive option
Now, Tutto Juve claims that Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen are also both keen. Yet, the report also states that Calafiori would prefer to remain in Italy should he leave Bologna, with Juventus showing strong interest
Given his ability to play as a left-back, Calafiori seems like an ideal signing for both Newcastle and Spurs.
Tottenham have struggled when Destiny Udogie has been unavailable this season, while Newcastle have had real issues when it comes to defensive depth.
Howe has been hugely unfortunate with injuries this term and Calafiori would provide a quality option capable of providing cover on the left-hand side.
Nevertheless, it would appear that the ‘mighty’ centre-back is keen to remain in Italy, which would make Juve favourites to land him.
