Torino Pursues Südtirol Defender Raphael Kofler

Italian Serie A club Torino has opened negotiations to sign 21‑year‑old centre‑back Raphael Kofler from Serie C side Südtirol. The defender, who has impressed with his physical stature (193 cm) and defensive maturity in Serie B, is under contract with Südtirol until 2028. Torino’s interest is challenged by Cagliari, Udinese and Venezia, all of which have expressed a desire to acquire the player. Südtirol’s valuation stands at around €4 million, a figure the club deems appropriate for the young Italian youth‑international. Torino is assessing the financial terms, including the player's wages, as it seeks to bolster its defensive line before the summer transfer window closes.