Arsenal are expected to discuss a fee with Bologna this week for Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is keen to bring in defensive reinforcements after finishing runners-up behind Manchester City for the second consecutive Premier League season.
The Italy centre-back impressed during their tepid Euro 2024 campaign – playing the entirety of every group game – after a breakthrough season with Bologna that saw the club qualify for the Champions League.
Calafiori was a huge miss in Italy’s last-16 knockout defeat against Switzerland after being suspended for picking up too many yellow cards across the group stages and is now keen to sort his club future.
Arsenal have identified Calafiori as one of their top defensive candidates and are now attempting to push through a deal before their pre-season tour of the USA begins.
Arsenal are expected to discuss a fee with Bologna for Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori.
The Italy star impressed during their tepid Euro 2024 campaign after a breakthrough season
Arsenal have also enquired about Wolves keeper Daniel Bentley and are open to offers for Poland international Jakub Kiwior.
Former Arsenal prospect Amario Cozier-Duberry, 19, has joined Brighton meanwhile.
The winger was linked with a host of European clubs following the expiration of his Arsenal contract last month.
But Cozier-Duberry opted to remain in England has penned a four-year deal at the Amex.
