The Europa League is in full swing, and Serie A powerhouse Italy has accidentally crashed and burned in the last 16, but its stalwart Caracalli continues to win plaudits from everyone. According to transfer authoritative reporter Romano (Fabrizio Romano) broke the news, the English Premier League giants Chelsea and Arsenal are on the 22-year-old Bologna starlet eyeing, a competition for the talented player is about to be staged.
Although Karakoli was challenged by Spain in the group stage and was unfortunate enough to contribute an oval goal, he stepped up to the plate with a brave assist in the crucial match against Croatia to help his team qualify in a thrilling way. However, as fate would have it, he was suspended due to injury in the Round of 16 match against Switzerland, and the team eventually had no choice but to go out.
In this year's Euro, Caracoli and goalkeeper Chianlucci are the only two shining stars of the Italian team. Dubbed the "new Nida", Caracoli was highly regarded, and it was rumored that Juventus had reached a personal agreement with him in February, and were ready to officially take him under their wing this summer. However, due to the conflict between Bologna and Juventus coach Moda, Caracoli was "stolen" by Juventus. Bologna is reluctant to let go of this core player, preferring to sell the rest of the players to other leagues. Chelsea and Arsenal, who have a lot of money, are expected to have the last laugh in this battle.
Caracoli's market value is said to be as high as €33 million (about HK$277 million). With the London duo on board, Bologna may take the opportunity to jack up the price as this battle for talent intensifies.
