July 2nd 2024.
Riccardo Calafiori, the talented defender from Bologna and Italy, has caught the attention of Arsenal as they plan for the upcoming summer transfer window. Reports have emerged that Bologna is open to offers for the 22-year-old centre-back, who played a crucial role in their fifth-place finish in the Serie A last season. This finish secured their spot in the highly coveted Champions League for the upcoming campaign.
In addition to his impressive club performance, Calafiori was also part of Italy's Euro 2024 squad. Despite being knocked out in the last-16 stage by Switzerland, Calafiori's potential has not gone unnoticed. He has been linked with top clubs such as Juventus, Arsenal, and Liverpool. However, recent reports from Italy suggest that Arsenal has shown the strongest interest from teams outside of Serie A.
While Juventus has already held talks for Calafiori's potential transfer, they seem to have cooled their interest due to Bologna's high demand of €40 million. Instead, they are considering signing Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior as an alternative. This has given Arsenal a potential advantage in securing Calafiori's signature.
Bologna's technical director, Giovanni Sartori, has addressed the transfer rumors, admitting that they may have to let go of Calafiori if an important offer comes their way. He stated, "We took him 12 months ago, so we'll see what happens in the market, but in our heads there is the will to keep him." However, he also acknowledged that if a significant offer arrives, they will have to consider it. He also expressed his belief that Calafiori may not end up at Juventus, and could potentially move to a different market.
Apart from the potential transfer of Calafiori, Bologna is also facing the possibility of losing their star striker, Joshua Zirkzee, to Manchester United or AC Milan. With these developments in mind, it will be an exciting summer for Bologna and Arsenal as they navigate through the transfer market. Stay tuned for more updates on this story and other Arsenal news, exclusives, and analysis. Don't forget to sign up to stay informed with our Privacy Policy, which is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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