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Report: Arsenal and Chelsea eye Atalanta youngster Mattia Caldara

Atalanta's Mattia Caldara celebrates with teammate Marco D'Alessandro after scoring against AS Roma (Reuters)
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Manchester United are also watching the highly-rated Italy under-21 international.

AS Roma's Edin Dzeko in action against Atalanta's Mattia Caldara

According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all interested in Atalanta defender Mattia Caldara.

The defender has risen to prominence this season with several impressive performances in Serie A so far.

He is also an Italy under-21 international, having made his debut in March this year.

Most notable has been his goal-scoring form as he has managed three goals in his last four games.

All of that has reportedly attracted the interest of several big sides around Europe, including three in England.

According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Arsenal, Chelsea and United are all interested in bringing him to the Premier League.

Chelsea’s interest comes as no surprise, with manager Antonio Conte sure to be in the loop given his two-year spell as Italy coach before his move to Stamford Bridge in the summer.

AS Roma's Edin Dzeko in action against Atalanta's Mattia Caldara

They face stern competition for his services, though, with reigning Italian champions Juventus also named as one of the teams keeping an eye on Caldara’s progress.

He is currently contracted to Atalanta until 2021, meaning it is likely to take a large offer before La Dea consider selling one of their prized assets.

Atalanta's Mattia Caldara celebrates with teammate Marco D'Alessandro after scoring against AS Roma