In talks now: Fabrizio Romano says "world-class" star would be "really excited" to join Arsenal

Arsenal are understood to be confident of agreeing a deal worth in the region of €50 million (£42 million). The 22-year-old - described as being "world-class" - has agreed a five-year-deal and is reportedly set to earn £65,000, a significant increase on his purported currently modest €14,000 a week.

The former Basel man will arrive to provide cover and competition for the likes of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba, while also with an eye to threatening the left-back position.

Calafiori's Serie A Statistics 2023/24

Appearances

30

Assists

5

Pass Accuracy

89.6%

Progressive Passes Per 90

3.68

Progressive Carries Per 90

1.07

Tackles and Interceptions Per 90

3.72

Aerial Duels Won Per 90

2.3

Brian Brobbey

However, this fee may deter Arteta from making a concrete offer for the Swede, and instead the north Londoners are engaged in a 'battle' with Manchester United to sign Ajax's Brian Brobbey. The 22-year-old Dutch forward scored 22 goals in 43 appearances last season, and a fee in the region of £30 million could be enough to land him this summer.