PICK RIC Arsenal ‘agree deal’ with Riccardo Calafiori as Gunners thrash out transfer with Bologna for Italy Euro 2024 star
Bologna want to compensate for a huge release clause in his contract
Posted Sunday, July 07, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
ITALY defender Riccardo Calafiori has reportedly agreed personal terms with Arsenal.
The 22-year-old impressed on his major tournament debut for the Azzurri this summer.
Riccardo Calafiori has agreed personal terms with Arsenal Credit: Getty
He made three appearances for Luciano Spalletti's side in the Euro 2024 group stages and played on the left side of a back three.
Calafiori's form attracted interest from several clubs across Europe, including Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
However, Arsenal are understood to be in pole position to sign him.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims the Gunners have agreed personal terms with Calafiori.
The Italian has approved a five-year deal worth £3.4million-a-year.
But Arsenal are still yet to strike a deal with his club, Bologna.
Reports in Italy suggested the Serie A side rejected an opening bid from the Gunners worth around £40m.
Bologna originally set a slightly higher price tag of £42m for the defender due to a huge sell-on clause.
They signed him from FC Basel last summer for just £4.2m.
A 50 per cent sell-on clause was agreed, meaning Basel will get half of the transfer fee.
Calafiori made 37 appearances for Bologna last season.
He scored two goals and provided five assists.
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