Arsenal Close to Securing Deal for Bologna Defender Riccardo

Arsenal is closing the deal for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori. An Italian news agency reports that Riccardo Calafiori’s Bologna-Arsenal move is nearing completion. After a great Euro 2024 performance, the Italian club wants €50 million, or £42.2 million, for the 22-year-old defender. We’re still working out the finances, but personal concerns shouldn’t arise.

Arsenal Close to Securing Deal for Bologna Defender Riccardo

Calafiori’s value has increased since joining Bologna last summer for €4 million (£3.4 million) due to his superb Serie A and Italian play. He made big contributions despite being suspended for Italy’s Euro 2024 last-16 loss to Switzerland.

Bologna and Calafiori’s former club Basel will split the transfer earnings 50/50. Arsenal wants to improve their defense, especially at left back, with this deal. Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jacob Kiwior’s inconsistent results need improvement.

Arsenal has signed David Raya and Calafiori and is considering other attack options to replace Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe. Arsenal can utilize new players in preseason matches against Lyon, Bournemouth, Bayer Leverkusen, Liverpool, and Manchester United.

The Premier League’s summer transfer window closes at 11 p.m. UK time on August 30, like all major European leagues. This synchronized date simplifies money transfers in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Many Arsenal fans are anxiously awaiting the team’s decision to sign Calafiori to improve their squad for the season.