MATTIA CALDARA is wanted by Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City.
All four Premier League giants are on red alert in their bid to sign the Atalanta defender in January.
Italian champions Juventus are also thought to be keen on the 22-year-old who will cost around £10million.
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Caldara has nine caps for Italy’s Under 21s after establishing himself as a regular in the Atalanta side with seven appearances this season, having made his league debut in 2013.
He boasts a terrific scoring record for a centre-half, netting in three of his last four matches.
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Caldara has had loan spells at both Trapani and Cesena.
United, especially, are currently suffering something of a defensive crisis with Eric Bailly, Chris Smalling and Luke Shaw all sidelined.
Boss Jose Mourinho wants to strengthen his squad with two defensive signings when the transfer window re-opens in January.
Caldara is seen as an important part of the jigsaw but Mourinho obviously faces stiff competition from top flight rivals.
Manchester City have prolonged injury fears surrounding Vincent Kompany, while Chelsea are constantly on the lookout for John Terry's successor.
Arsenal are better placed, with Per Meresacker now off their injured list.
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