Arsenal are lurking around 22-year-old star Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori from a long time. However, the latest update on Riccardo Calafiori has dealt Arsenal a major blow. Mikel Arteta is looking to increase the squad depth at the Emirates. Especially, since the Gunners’ Premier League title hopes would come to an end on the final matchday. Manchester City would win the league yet again for a record 4th time in a row. The Gunners will be keen on challenging for the title as they look to clinch major silverware in the upcoming season.
Mikel Arteta is considering to fill in the missing pieces at the Emirates. Arsenal are already considering a move for Viktor Gyokeres to bolster attack. Furthermore, the Gunners are also in the race for Spain star Nico Williams to work on their creativity. Especially, after their evident lack of conviction against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Arsenal consider Calafiori as a top target to reinforce defense. As per Gazzetta dello Sport, the Gunners have made an agreement over the transfer fee for the 22-year-old. Although recent news update suggest that Bologna may not allow Riccardo Calafiori to leave.
Riccardo Calafiori transfer update: Bologna to pull out of the deal
Calafiori used to play for FC Basel before joining Bologna in 2023. Basel made the deal with a 50% sell-on clause. Undoubtedly, the 22-year-old center-back has flourished in Serie A and at the international level with Italy. Consequently, Arsenal are willing to capitalize on the situation and sign the youngster.
However, according to tbrfootball.com, Bologna are unwilling to make less profit for the defender. Moreover, Bologna are considering to ‘scare’ Basel by considering pulling out of the negotiations altogether. As of now, Arsenal’s negotiations with Bologna are ‘frozen’.
Although it seems that Bologna will go ahead with the transfer. Especially, since they could use the funds to solidify their squad as they face the Champions League challenge in the upcoming campaign. Subsequently, Bologna may stall the move for now to see if Basel make a move. However, as time passes by, the Serie A side may sell the defender eventually.
Arsenal left hanging for the defender
Arsenal are left awaiting the update on Riccardo Calafiori transfer. Bologna and Basel will have to sort out the situation, if a deal is to materialize. Meanwhile, the Gunners will be hoping to land the Italian as soon as possible. The 22-year-old has immense potential to be one of the best center-backs in the current era.
Mikel Arteta will be keen to integrate Calafiori in his lineup. Arsenal fans want the deal to finalize. While Calafiori is a man worth waiting for, but Arsenal do not have all the time in world. The Gunners may eye alternatives in case the deal keeps delaying or falter altogether.
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