ARSENAL have opened to talks with Bologna star Riccardo Calafiori, in line with experiences.
The defender starred for Italy at Euro 2024 and helped Bologna qualify for the Champions League final season.
The Gunners are massive admirers of Calafiori and have made a proposal to him, in line with Fabrizio Romano.
Chelsea are additionally within the centre-back and are additionally understood to be in talks.
Whereas Liverpool have beforehand been linked with a transfer for Calafiori, however will not be able to problem Arsenal for his signature.
Mikel Arteta is claimed to be eager on the 22-year-old as he admires his capability to play out from the again.
Bologna wish to preserve maintain of their star however will take gives into consideration in the event that they meet their valuation.
Technical director Giovanni Sartori informed Sky Sports activities Italia: “We are going to attempt to preserve Calafiori but when essential gives arrive we must take them into consideration.
“I do not assume he’ll go to Juventus. He’ll in all probability go to a unique market.”
Caladiori made 30 appearances for Bologna final season and helped his facet preserve 13 clear sheets.
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He got here by means of Roma‘s academy and had a short mortgage spell at Genoa earlier than a everlasting swap to Basel.
Calafioiri has gained 5 caps for Italy, with three of these appearances coming on the Euros.
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