Arsenal are near agreeing a deal in precept with Bologna over the signing of defender Riccardo Calafiori.
Bologna have been holding out for €50m (£42.2m) and Sky Italy are reporting discussions proceed over a fee construction and clauses.
Private phrases should not anticipated to be an issue. Calafiori’s former membership Basel stand to make 50 per cent of Bologna’s revenue on any deal.
Bologna purchased him final summer time for €4m (£3.4m).
The 22-year-old defender shone at Euro 2024 regardless of Italy’s early exit in Germany, together with his presence sorely missed by way of suspension within the then-holders’ last-16 exit to Switzerland.
Who’re Arsenal attempting to signal this summer time?
Left-back is an space to deal with, with Oleksandr Zinchenko not having the identical influence final time period. Along with Calafiori, David Raya has accomplished a everlasting transfer however attacking additions can’t be dominated out if Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe transfer on as anticipated.
Arsenal’s pre-season fixtures
- 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 time switch window shut?
The 2024 summer time switch window within the Premier League formally closes on August 30 at 11pm UK time.
The Premier League has introduced ahead Deadline Day to hyperlink up with the opposite main leagues in Europe. The time limits had been set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
