Arsenal are now closing in on a deal for Bologna centre-back Riccardo Calafiori after the transfer was unblocked , according to reports.
It was understood 12 days ago that a deal was just around the corner for the Italy international with one report claiming at the time that a transfer would be completed within 24-48 hours .
However, a deal has taken a little longer in Calafiori s deal to bring him to the Serie A side just 12 months ago.
It is now understood that are very close to completing a deal with his agent unblocking the deal after weeks of negotiations.
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And Arteta s team is now very close to taking him on the basis of an agreement of 50 million euros (the final package). The negotiation was unblocked in the last few hours thanks to the work of the agent Alessandro Lucci who, in these days of apparent calm, has contributed to bringing the needs of the two clubs closer together. The final details are now being discussed: bonuses and percentages.
A deal to bring Calafiori who impressed at Euro 2024 with Italy has been praised by two former Arsenal players with Bacary Sagna and Emmanuel Petit happy to see the Gunners interest.
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Sagna told Paddy Power: Riccardo Calafiori is very good – I ve followed him a lot in Serie A this season. I’ve seen a lot of Bologna games, and he’s one of the reasons they were able to qualify for the Champions League.
He’s calm and composed on the ball – he can break lines by committing and help the side out offensively. He’d be a fantastic player for Arsenal – any club he would join, he would be a fantastic addition.
Petit told Gambling.com: I think one of the main reasons Italy lost in the last 16 is because Calafiori didn’t play due to suspension. I really like this player.
