Arsenal are interested in Bologna and Italy centre-back Riccardo Calafiori as the Gunners look to strengthen in defensive areas this summer.
Arsenal are yet to make a formal approach for Calafiori, with the 22-year-old one of several players the north London side are investigating.
Calafiori played every minute of Italy’s Euro 2024 group stage but was suspended for the Azzurri’s round of 16 defeat to Switzerland.
Calafiori has three years left on his contract with Bologna
The defender’s impressive performances in Germany were a bright spot in the defending champions’ disappointing exit from the competition.
Calafiori also played a key role in helping his club Bologna qualify for next season’s Champions League for the first time, finishing fifth in Serie A.
The former Roma player still has three years left on his contract with Bologna.
Seville in talks with Lokonga
Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga spent last season on loan at Luton Town
Seville are in talks with Arsenal for the signing of the midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga.
While a permanent sale at the right price appears to be Arsenal’s preferred option, Mikel Arteta’s side are open to a loan with an option or obligation to buy.
The 24-year-old spent last season on loan at Luton and has two years left on his contract, with all parties keen to agree a deal.
Arsenal fixtures: Gunners start at home to Wolves
Arsenal will kick off their 2024/25 Premier League season at home to Wolves on Saturday 17 August.
The Gunners then go to Unai Emery’s Aston Villa and a home clash with Brighton before visiting Tottenham on September 14 for the first north London derby of the season. The return leg against Spurs at the Emirates will take place on January 14.
Mikel Arteta’s side’s first game against last season’s title rivals and champions Manchester City The first five games of the campaign will take place on September 21 at the Etihad, with the return leg at the Emirates on February 1.
At Christmas, the Gunners welcome the newly promoted team Ipswich the day after Christmas before crossing London to face Brentford December 29. In March, the Gunners are scheduled to travel to Man Utd before a home game against Chelsea.
The Gunners end the season away at Southampton on May 25, after visiting Anfield on May 10 and hosting Newcastle for their final home game on May 18.
When does the summer transfer window open and close?
THE Summer transfer window 2024 in the Premier League and Scottish Premiership is officially open.
The window will close on 30th August at 11pm UK time in England and 11.30pm in Scotland.
The Premier League and Scottish Premiership have brought forward the deadline to link up with other major European leagues. The deadlines were set following discussions with leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
