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Arsenal’s Calafiori transfer delay explained as Arteta signing urged to leave

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Arsenal are yet to make a signing this summer but Mikel Arteta already has plenty of business in mind at the Emirates amid links with Riccardo Calafiori and Patrick Dogu

Arsenal look set to sign Riccardo Calafiori(Getty Images)

Arsenal are closing in on their first signing of the summer transfer window.

Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori is thought to be on the verge of a move to the Emirates Stadium. The Italian has shone at Euro 2024 and looks to be a real coup for the Gunners.




While an incoming looks set to arrive sooner rather than later, there could also be a few familiar names to leave this summer. Aaron Ramsdale is among the names who could be sold this summer – especially after David Raya ’s permanent switch was confirmed.

The rumours don’t just end there though. Take a look at the best of the gossip when it comes to transfers from the past 24 hours:

Calafiori delay explained

While Calafiori looks set to become the Gunners’ first acquisition of the summer, there still appears to be some work set to be done. Arsenal have not yet agreed a fee with Bologna for the Italian defender’s signature.

That is according to Corriere dello Sport, via Football Italia, who suggest that the Gunners have yet to commit to paying Bologna’s €50m asking price. Negotiations are set to continue between the two clubs.

Should an agreement be found between the two clubs, Calafiori will pen a five-year contract in North London. He will reportedly earn around €4m per year.

The new Arsenal shirt for next season is now on sale

The new shirt has returned the Gunners to their roots placing a stripped-down, elegant-looking canon right over the heart of the new shirt. Shirt manufacturers Adidas have produced a “clean and minimal” and the design “embraces modernity, while honouring Arsenal’s rich heritage.

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