Juventus is displaying strong interest in securing the services of promising Italian talent Riccardo Calafiori during the upcoming summer transfer window and is actively engaged in ongoing discussions with Bologna, according to reports.

The 21-year-old Italian defender has garnered attention with his impressive performances in his debut season with Bologna, emerging as one of Serie A’s standout defenders under the guidance of breakout coach Thiago Motta. He has amassed over 2100 minutes of playtime across 29 matches.

Calafiori is among the Bologna players generating significant buzz leading up to the summer transfer window, with a potential call-up to the Italy national team for the upcoming European Championship in Germany likely to further enhance his market value.

According to information from Calciomercato.com, Juventus is determined not to lose out to Napoli in the pursuit of Calafiori and has been maintaining continuous communication with the player’s representatives in recent weeks, laying the groundwork for a potential bid in the summer.

Bologna is reportedly seeking a fee exceeding €20 million for the talented 21-year-old, particularly considering the inclusion of a future resale clause in their agreement with FC Basel last summer.

Riccardo Calafiori

This season he played in total 26 times for 2012 minutes for Serie A.

Riccardo Calafiori didn’t score any goal for Bologna. He procured 3 assists. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 4th in Serie A. In the last match Bologna drew 0-0 against Monza.

Bologna performance and stats

Bologna is currently 4th in the Serie A with 59 points.

In the last 32 games, it has won 16 times, drawn 11 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Bologna drawn 0-0 against Monza.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 45 goals and conceding 25.​

Bologna will play the next match in Serie A against Roma on Monday 22nd of April in Roma. The prediction is Roma winning the match.​

Juventus performance and stats

Juventus is currently 3rd in the Serie A with 64 points.

In the last 33 games, it has won 18 times, drawn 10 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Juventus drawn 2-2 against Cagliari.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 47 goals and conceding 26.​