Arsenal are excited about signing Italy star Riccardo Calafiori after a shocking marketing campaign with Bologna, talkSPORT understands.
The Gunners are excited about bolstering their defensive ranks this season and have compiled an inventory of potential targets.
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talkSPORT understands that Bologna star Calafiori is amongst them, although nothing is superior by way of negotiation but.
Mikel Arteta noticed his aspect end runners-up to Manchester Metropolis for the second time final season, a place the Spaniard needs to rectify.
And signing a brand new defender is amongst his priorities, regardless of boasting the perfect defensive report final season within the Premier League.
Calafiori has develop into sizzling property over the switch window having impressed for Italy throughout Euro 2024.
Whereas the Euro 2020 winners had a poor match and crashed out on the first knockout spherical, the 22-year-old was a shining gentle for the Azzurri.
It follows a shocking marketing campaign at Bologna the place the defender performed an enormous function of their creditable third-placed end in Serie A.
It can see Bologna play within the Champions League for the primary time, although they’re going through an exodus with coach Thiago Motta already becoming a member of Juventus and star striker Joshua Zirkzee linked with a high-profile Premier League transfer.
Calafiori is one other who appears set to depart, with Arsenal main the race for the previous Basel ace.
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Nonetheless, a number of golf equipment have an interest within the Italian, together with Chelsea, Liverpool and Actual Madrid.
Calafiori has been praised for his versatility to play at left-back and centre-back and has been denoted for his potential to function in a hybrid function, entering into midfield from an inverted place that has shortly develop into a key tactical determination below among the prime groups in Europe.
Juventus had been reported to be the frontrunners for his signature however Bologna director Giovanni Satori believes he’ll find yourself overseas.
“I believe he won’t find yourself becoming a member of Juventus,” stated the membership chief. “In all probability he can go overseas, in case we resolve to promote him.
“We’d wish to maintain Calafiori so let’s see what occurs.”
In the meantime, Arsenal might see midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga depart for Sevilla, doubtlessly on a everlasting deal or on mortgage with an obligation to purchase.
