The transfer of Riccardo Calafiori from FC Bologna to FC Arsenal is imminent. Both clubs are reportedly close to an agreement. The Italian national defender will transfer for 45 million euros plus bonuses. The deal is expected to be completed this week.

Sky Sports News has been told another Premier League club, as well as Juventus and Real Madrid tried to sign the player in the last 10 days.

Bologna worked with the Swiss club to find a way to limit the immediate expenditure while ensuring a substantial gain from Calafiori's sale. This involved discussions about percentages on future resale.

Juventus is continuously monitoring the situation of Calafiori.

Calafiori is set to leave Bologna imminently.

Calafiori's form attracted interest from several clubs across Europe, including Paris Saint-Germain.

Riccardo Calafiori is leaving Serie A for the Premier League. Bologna brought him back to Italy, and Thiago Motta successfully reinterpreted his role.

FC Arsenal has made an offer of 47 million euros to FC Bologna and is currently in the leading position. Bologna will not receive the entire sum as half of it is due to Calafiori's previous club, FC Basel, upon any resale. Bologna bought the 22-year-old player from Switzerland for 4 million euros a year ago.

Liverpool have previously been linked with a move for Calafiori, but are not ready to challenge Arsenal for his signature.

Fabio Poli commented that it would be difficult to retain players like Calafiori in the face of certain offers.

Riccardo Calafiori has attracted significant interest following his impressive performances in Serie A with Bologna and his strong showing at the European Championship. Despite being under contract until 2027, FC Arsenal is reportedly ready to offer 47 million euros for the player.

Paris Saint-Germain has shown interest in Riccardo Calafiori, who has had an impressive season with Bologna and Italy during Euro 2024.

There is a bidding war for Riccardo Calafiori, with Premier League clubs ready to make high offers.

Riccardo Calafiori, a 22-year-old defender from Bologna and the Italian national team, is expected to leave the club this transfer window to seek a stronger team. Bologna prefers to sell him to clubs outside Serie A. Chelsea has shown interest.

Riccardo Calafiori, a 22-year-old defender from Bologna and the Italian national team, is expected to leave the club this transfer window to seek a stronger team. Bologna prefers to sell him to clubs outside Serie A. Arsenal has shown interest.

Arsenal are among the Premier League suitors linked with a move for Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori, with Bologna understood to be open to Premier League bids.

There have been strong interests from the Premier League for Riccardo Calafiori, especially after his impressive performances in the European Championship in Germany. A proposal of 50 million EUR would be hard for Bologna to refuse.

Riccardo Calafiori is ready to stay at Bologna, but he is open to significant opportunities both technically and economically. The club acknowledges that it would be unfair to prevent him from playing in a more prestigious league and earning between 4 to 5 million EUR per year.

Riccardo Calafiori and Bologna have reached an agreement. Bologna would like to keep the 2002-born defender for at least another year with a contract adjustment, but if an irresistible offer from the Premier League of 50 million euros comes, the situation would change drastically. Calafiori is also willing to stay at Bologna out of gratitude and to play in the Champions League, but he has not hidden his desire to seize a lucrative opportunity from England. Bologna would agree to the transfer in any case, as long as it is not to Juventus.

Calafiori is currently in a state of uncertainty about his future. There is a pact to prevent a move to Juventus.

Bologna wants to keep Calafiori.

Defender Riccardo Calafiori is linked with a move away from Bologna after the departure of manager Thiago Motta.

Bologna wants to keep Calafiori, but they are aware it will be difficult due to the high interest in him.

Several top clubs are interested in Calafiori, with Juventus Turin being the primary contender. His former coach, Thiago Motta, will be training Juventus next season, which might influence the transfer. Calafiori has stated that he will only consider his future plans after the European Championship.

Riccardo Calafiori's display during Italy’s win over Albania has intensified links of a Bologna exit.

Fenucci has informed Calafiori's agent that the player will not be moving.

Riccardo Calafiori is one of the Italian players expected to change clubs this summer.

Riccardo Calafiori is certain to be called up in Germany.

Bayern Munich showed interest in Riccardo Calafiori.

Additionally, according to our indiscretions, FC Bâle, the Italian's former team, is closely following the case as the Swiss club has a clause on the resale estimated at 40% if the amount of Riccardo Calafiori's departure transaction exceeds 4 million euros. A price that should be largely exceeded given the growing market value of the 22-year-old player.

Riccardo Calafiori, a key player for Bologna, discussed his extraordinary season and his future. He expressed uncertainty about his future with coach Thiago Motta, implying potential transfer discussions.

It is obviously the most difficult situation of all: he is followed by everyone, Basilea has 40% of the future resale in excess of the 4 million spent by Bologna - like Zirkzee, in short - but he has a contract until 2027 and has just arrived. Here it will be necessary to understand whether the rossoblù will want to sell him or try to find a new agreement, at an increase, to keep him in the team. It is always difficult to say no to certain clubs, but having three more years of contract (and only one year in Bologna) it is not said that he cannot remain.

The replacement that could be Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna