Arsenal negotiations for signing ‘heading towards closure’ – Player asks club to sanction move

Riccardo Calafiori has already agreed a five-year deal worth €4m per year with Arsenal, and they need to find an agreement with Bologna to conclude the transfer.

Two days ago, we covered claims from Italy which stated his agent is working to close the gap in valuation between the two clubs.

On Friday, Corriere di Bologna reported the defender will return to pre-season training if Arsenal can’t agree a deal quickly.

Il Resto del Carlino, relayed by 1000 Cuori Rossoblu, claim Bologna are looking for a new defender as the 22-year-old is expected to leave this summer.

It’s claimed the negotiations between Arsenal and the Italian club are ‘heading towards closure’ after the centre-back took the ‘decisive step’ of requesting Bologna sanction his sale.

The Gunners tried to include Jakub Kiwior as part of the deal, which has been rejected by the Serie A side. It’s claimed they have asked Mikel Arteta’s side to improve the fixed part of the fee from €45m [plus €5m bonuses] to €50m.

It’s now down to Arsenal to make the decisive move to get this deal over the line.