Arsenal are now closing in on the signing of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori after reaching a breakthrough in negotiations. The 22-year-old has been targeted by Arsenal after an outstanding campaign for Bologna in Serie A and bright displays with Italy at Euro 2024. Calafiori played at centre-back for Bologna last season in a back three, but played at left-back and left wing-back for Basel, and it is anticipated that he will play on the left under Mikel Arteta. Arsenal were locked in negotiations with Bologna for a while as problems over his sell-on clause held up the deal, but they are no…
