“Tottenham’s SHOCKING £51M Plot to DITCH Cristian Romero for Atalanta’s NEXT Defensive SUPERSTAR!”

Tottenham Hotspur have a strong track record of recruiting talent from Serie A, with several key players in their current squad having been signed from Italy’s top flight.

The likes of Destiny Udogie, Guglielmo Vicario, Dejan Kulusevski, and vice-captain Cristian Romero have all made significant impacts at Spurs after arriving from the Italian league.

With speculation surrounding Cristian Romero’s future amid strong interest from Atletico Madrid, Tottenham could once again turn to Serie A to bolster their defensive ranks this summer. Should Romero depart, the club may look to Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini as a potential replacement.

According to CaughtOffside, Spurs are among several clubs monitoring Scalvini’s situation. The 21-year-old Italian centre-back endured an injury-plagued 2022/23 season, managing just eight appearances and spending nearly five months on the sidelines.

However, he bounced back impressively last term, becoming a regular starter for Atalanta with 33 appearances in Serie A and eight more in their Europa League campaign.

Atalanta are reportedly open to selling Scalvini and have set an asking price of €60 million (£51 million).

Interestingly, Spurs previously signed Romero from Atalanta for £42 million in 2021, and Scalvini could now be lined up as a direct replacement if the Argentine leaves North London.

Tottenham, however, face stiff competition for the young defender’s signature. Premier League rivals Chelsea, Manchester United, and Newcastle United are also believed to be keeping a close eye on Scalvini.

Meanwhile, several top European clubs, including Napoli, Juventus, and Inter Milan, are also monitoring the situation.

Although interest in Scalvini is widespread, reports suggest discussions remain at a preliminary stage.

However, this could soon progress, with clubs expected to intensify efforts to engage with Atalanta and the player’s representatives.

Capable of operating both as a central defender and in a holding midfield role, Scalvini’s versatility and potential make him one of the most sought-after young defenders in Europe.

Where he ends up this summer remains uncertain, but his future is likely to be one of the key transfer sagas to follow in the coming weeks.