Riccardo Calafiori transfer: Arsenal interested in Bologna and Italy defender this summer | Football News

Arsenal are focused on Bologna and Italy centre-back Riccardo Calafiori because the Gunners look to strengthen within the defensive areas this summer time.

Arsenal are but to make a proper strategy for Calafiori with the 22-year-old one among a variety of gamers the north London facet are taking a look at.

Calafiori performed each minute of the Euro 2024 group levels for Italy however was suspended for the Azzurri’s spherical of 16 defeat to Switzerland.

The defender’s spectacular shows in Germany have been a vivid spot within the holders’ disappointing exit from the competitors.

Calafiori additionally performed a key function in serving to his membership facet Bologna qualify for subsequent season’s Champions League for the primary time as they completed fifth in Serie A.

The ex-Roma participant has three years left on his Bologna contract.

Sevilla in Lokonga talks

Sevilla are in talks with Arsenal over the signing of midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga.

Whereas a everlasting sale on the proper worth is known to be the popular choice for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta’s facet are open to a mortgage with an choice or obligation to purchase.

The 24-year-old spent final season on mortgage at Luton and has two years left on his contract, and there’s a willingness from all events to get a deal executed.

Arsenal fixtures: Gunners begin with Wolves at dwelling

Arsenal will begin their 2024/25 Premier League season at dwelling to Wolves on Saturday August 17.

The Gunners then face a visit to Unai Emery’s Aston Villa and a house conflict with Brighton earlier than visiting Tottenham on September 14 for the primary north London derby of the season. The return fixture with Spurs on the Emirates is on January 14.

Mikel Arteta’s facet’s first sport with final season’s title rivals and champions Manchester Metropolis comes throughout the first 5 video games of the marketing campaign on September 21 on the Etihad, with the reverse fixture on the Emirates on February 1.

Over Christmas, the Gunners are at dwelling to newly-promoted Ipswich on Boxing Day earlier than travelling throughout London to face Brentford on December 29. In March, the Gunners face a visit to Man Utd earlier than a house sport in opposition to Chelsea.

The Gunners finish the season away at Southampton on Could 25, after visiting Anfield on Could 10 and internet hosting Newcastle for his or her ultimate dwelling sport on Could 18.

When does the summer time switch window open and shut?

The 2024 summer time switch window within the Premier League and Scottish Premiership is formally open.

The window will shut on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at 11.30pm in Scotland.

The Premier League and Scottish Premiership introduced ahead Deadline Day to hyperlink up with the opposite main leagues in Europe. The deadlines have been set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.