Spurs And Blues Both Register Interest In Scalvini
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have reportedly opened talks over a potential deal for Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini, according to TEAMtalk.
The Lilywhites have already spent heavily on defensive reinforcements this summer, bringing in Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, Tosin Adarabioyo and Andrew Robertson in an effort to shore up a defence that has looked porous for two consecutive campaigns.
Despite the investment, Roberto De Zerbi’s side have endured a torrid start to the new season, shipping twelve goals in just seven matches across all competitions. A defeat to Aston Villa left Spurs bottom of the Premier League table with only two points from their opening fixtures, and they remain without a league win. Chelsea, meanwhile, crashed out of the Carabao Cup at the hands of Liverpool.
Atalanta Ties Scalvini Down Despite Premier League Interest
Both London clubs held discussions over signing the Italian defender earlier this year, but Atalanta ultimately rebuffed their advances and rewarded him with a fresh contract running until 2031.
That new deal has not deterred either side, with reports suggesting Tottenham and Chelsea remain keen admirers. Manchester City and Manchester United are also said to have tracked Scalvini’s progress since his teenage years at La Dea.
Standing at 6ft 4in, the right-footed centre-back is regarded as one of Serie A’s most gifted young defenders, though recurring fitness issues have occasionally interrupted his development.
Chelsea added Maxence Lacroix to their backline this summer, yet defensive lapses have persisted, suggesting Xabi Alonso still craves further reinforcements at the back.
Personally, I think Scalvini’s physical profile and technical quality make him an ideal long-term fit for either dressing room, but his injury history means neither club should rush into a deal without careful medical assessment. It will be fascinating to see who moves first when the market reopens.