Football News Update: Arsenal Bolster Defense with Calafiori Signing Amid Euro 2024 Preparations
In the world of football, Arsenal are making headlines with their imminent acquisition of Riccardo Calafiori, the talented Italian defender who impressed at the recent Euro 2024 tournament. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the north London outfit are in advanced negotiations with Bologna to secure the services of the 21-year-old center-back.
“Negotiations are still ongoing between Arsenal and Bologna for Riccardo Calafiori,” Romano revealed in his Caught Offside column. “It’s not a done deal yet between the clubs, only done on the player side with a five-year contract agreed, but they are still discussing the fee, deal structure, add-ons, and more. We’ll have to wait and see what happens between Arsenal and Bologna, as Calafiori wants to join the Gunners and is waiting for the move to be finalized.”
Arsenal legend David Seaman has welcomed the potential arrival of Calafiori, believing it will provide much-needed depth and competition at the heart of the Gunners’ defense. Seaman noted that the club “learned a tough lesson” when William Saliba was sidelined due to injury towards the end of the 2022/23 season, leaving them short-handed at the back.
“Whether the club need to sell one or two defenders will be on Mikel Arteta’s mind now,” Seaman said. “It’s tough to say who might leave – Kieran Tierney is injured again and might be out for a while with a bad hamstring injury.”
The former Arsenal goalkeeper also discussed the future of Aaron Ramsdale, who has fallen behind new signing David Raya in the pecking order. Seaman believes the England international should seek a move elsewhere to secure regular playing time, as he is “too good to be a number two.”
As Arsenal continue their preparations for the upcoming seasons, including the highly anticipated Euro 2024 and the FIFA World Cup, the potential acquisition of Calafiori could prove to be a significant boost to their defensive lineup. Fans will eagerly await the conclusion of the negotiations between the Gunners and Bologna, hoping to see the talented Italian defender don the famous red and white jersey soon.
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