Arsenal Set To Beat Liverpool And Chelsea For Calafiori

Arsenal are reportedly set to beat Liverpool and Chelsea in the race to sign Bologna centre-back Riccardo Calafiori, according to the Daily Mail.

Riccardo Calafiori has impressed Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, who is keen to bolster his defensive options after finishing runners-up to Manchester City for two consecutive Premier League seasons.

Mikel Arteta values 22-year-old Calafiori for his ball-playing ability and confidence when stepping out from the back-line.

Riccardo Calafiori has had a standout season, making 30 Serie A appearances and amassing over 2,338 minutes on the pitch.

Riccardo Calafiori has also featured in the Italy Cup and UCL qualifiers, demonstrating his versatility and stamina.

Riccardo Calafiori’s defensive stats are impressive, with 2102 touches, 953 carries, a 68.8% challenge success rate, and solid tackling figures.

Arsenal have already opened talks with Bologna, and Bologna’s technical director, Giovanni Sartori, has indicated the club’s readiness to negotiate.

Riccardo Calafiori’s future will be decided in the coming weeks.