Arsenal have been linked with a move for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori over the last week. Mikel Arteta is expected to be in the final stages of the deal after agreeing on personal terms with the player. All that remаins now is for Arsenal and Bologna to reach an agreement.

 Fortunately, Arsenal and Bologna already have a good understanding of how both clubs conduct transfer negotiations. Because of the nature of the discussion, Takehiro Tomiyasu’s deal was successful, and Riccardo Calafiori’s deal should be as well.

 According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal may reach a deal for Riccardo Calafiori this week

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal may even reach an agreement on club terms this week. It is believed that a €50 million transfer is on the verge of happening, with the only aspect that Arsenal and Bologna must discuss being the payment structure of the deal. Everything else appears to be proceeding smoothly.

If successful, Riccardo Calafiori will become Arsenal’s second signing in the summer transfer window of 2024. They had already announced David Raya’s permanent deal, which was unsurprising given that he is Mikel Arteta’s first choice between the sticks.

 Riccardo Calafiori’s integration into the starting lineup remаins unclear. Without a doubt, he excels as a center back. However, he can also play as a left-back, having had plenty of experience in that position throughout his career.

Given that Arsenal’s first choice centre backs are William Saliba and Gabriel, Calafiori is unlikely to be signed as a replacement in this position, but rather as a permanent option at left-back. Indeed, Calafiori outperforms Zinchenko, Kiwior, and even Tomiyasu. As a result, Arsenal’s defence will be very deep next season.