Calafiori Absent from Bologna Camp Amidst Arsenal Transfer Talks
Riccardo Calafiori is noticeably absent from Bologna’s pre-season training camp, fueling speculation about a potential transfer.
Negotiations between Arsenal and Bologna for the Italian defender are reportedly nearing completion, with a package deal worth €50 million (£42.1 million) expected.
According to Sky Sports News, Calafiori has remained committed to joining Arsenal despite interest from other Premier League clubs, Juventus, and Real Madrid in the past ten days.
His representative, Alessandro Lucci of The World Soccer Agency, has reportedly played a key role in facilitating discussions between the clubs over the past month.