claims is ‘crazy’ about luring Atalanta defender to Atletico Madrid – amid reports that Liverpool and Tottenham are also interested in landing the Serie A wonderkid. Scalvini, 19, has broken into Atalanta’s first team over the past 18 months – clocking up 37 senior games. In that time, he has become a regular under Gian Piero Gasperini in a back three. He has a long deal at Atalanta until June 2027.
But now, Pedulla claims that Atletico Madrid are leading the race to sign Scalvini.
Pedulla: Simeone crazy about Scalvini amid Tottenham, Liverpool reports
At Liverpool, he could be a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk who is struggling to recapture his best form.