Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal in principle with Bologna over the signing of defender Riccardo Calafiori.
Bologna have been holding out for €50m (£42.2m) and Sky Italy are reporting discussions continue over a payment structure and clauses.
Personal terms are not expected to be a problem. Calafiori’s former club Basel stand to make 50 per cent of Bologna’s profit on any deal.
Bologna bought him last summer for €4m (£3.4m).
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Sky Italy journalist Gianluca Di Marzio believes Bologna’s Riccardo Calafiori wants a move to Arsenal this summer.
The 22-year-old defender shone at Euro 2024 despite Italy’s early exit in Germany, with his presence sorely missed through suspension in the then-holders’ last-16 exit to Switzerland.
Who are Arsenal trying to sign this summer?
Left-back is an area to address, with Oleksandr Zinchenko not having the same impact last term. In addition to Calafiori, David Raya has completed a permanent move but attacking additions cannot be ruled out if Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe move on as expected.
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- July 24: Arsenal vs Bournemouth
- July 27: Arsenal vs Man Utd
- July 31: Arsenal vs Liverpool
- August 7: Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen
- August 11: Arsenal vs Lyon
When does the summer transfer window close?
The 2024 summer transfer window in the Premier League officially closes on August 30 at 11pm UK time.
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