De Zerbi looking to sign 22-year-old 'Rolls-Royce' from Serie A this summer

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their defensive unit with the signing of Italian defender Giorgio Scalvini.

The 22-year-old has been outstanding for Atalanta, and he is regarded as one of the finest young defensive talents in Europe right now. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham are actively looking to sign the player in the summer.

Roberto De Zerbi has identified the Italian as a target, and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham can win the race for his signature. They will face competition from Newcastle United, who are long-term admirers of the player.

The defender has been described as a “Rolls-Royce of a centre-back“.

Scalvini could fancy a big move

Scalvini could be attracted to the idea of moving to the Premier League in the summer. It would be an exciting challenge for him, and this is the right time to try something different. He is a young player with a lot of potential, and regular football in England could help him improve further and fulfil his potential.

Tottenham have a quality team and has brought in a reputable manager. The young defender will want to compete at the highest level with them in the near future. Meanwhile, the Italian club will not want to lose him easily. They could demand a premium for the young defender. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham is prepared to pay up.

Spurs need Giorgio Scalvini

They have been quite poor defensively, and they need to tighten up at the back. In addition, players like Cristian Romero have been linked with moves away from the club. They will need to replace their captain if he decides to move on.

Scalvini would be a long-term acquisition for them. He could form a solid partnership with Luka Vuskovic in the long run. The Croatian defender is currently on loan at Hamburg, and he will return to Tottenham in the summer.