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![Riccardo Calafiori Italy in the stands on July 25, 2024 Riccardo Calafiori Italy in the stands on July 25, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal 'on the verge' of completing deal as defender heads to London for medical
Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of completing their deal to sign Riccardo Calafiori, with the Bologna defender expected to undergo his medical in London imminently.
17:18
![Napoli's Jesper Lindstrom pictured in December 2023 Napoli's Jesper Lindstrom pictured in December 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Transfer news and rumours: Lindstrom to Everton, Hummels to Bologna, Trippier future
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Jesper Lindstrom to Everton, Mats Hummels to Bologna and an update on Kieran Trippier's future.
Jul 24, 22:50
![Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured in May 2024 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured in May 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mikel Arteta breaks silence on Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori transfer after 'delay'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits that there is no update on the Gunners' pursuit of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori as they try to wrap up a £37.9m deal.
Jul 23, 07:00
![Italy's Riccardo Calafiori on June 24, 2024 [IMAGO] Italy's Riccardo Calafiori on June 24, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal's £37.9m transfer 'delayed' as sell-on clause battle ensues
Arsenal's deal to sign Bologna and Italy defender reportedly hits another snag due to a legal battle between his former clubs Roma and Basel.
Jul 22, 12:38
![Italy's Riccardo Calafiori pictured in June 2024 Italy's Riccardo Calafiori pictured in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How does Riccardo Calafiori compare to Arsenal's current defenders?
Ahead of Riccardo Calafiori's imminent transfer to Arsenal from Bologna, Sports Mole looks at how he compares to the Gunners' current defenders.
Jul 22, 09:17
![Italy's Riccardo Calafiori pictured in June 2024 Italy's Riccardo Calafiori pictured in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'agree £37.9m deal' for top defensive target
Arsenal reportedly reach a full agreement to sign Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori in a deal that could fetch up to €45m (£37.9m).
Jul 20, 15:15
![Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori on March 16, 2024. Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori on March 16, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Shirt numbers available to Riccardo Calafiori at Arsenal ahead of £37.9m transfer
As Arsenal close in on the signing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, Sports Mole looks at which shirt number the defender could take at the Emirates.
Jul 20, 14:31
![Everton's Beto celebrates scoring their first goal on August 30, 2023 Everton's Beto celebrates scoring their first goal on August 30, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Transfer news and rumours: Beto update, Choupo-Moting to Mainz, Balotelli deal collapses
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including an update on Beto's Everton future and a possible Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting switch to Mainz 05.
Jul 20, 11:54
![Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi on November 11, 2023 Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi on November 11, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'make decision' over Marc Guehi pursuit
Arsenal reportedly perform a U-turn on their stance regarding Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, who has also been linked with Premier League rivals Liverpool.
Jul 19, 14:39
![Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe is pictured at Old Trafford in Manchester, Britain, March 17, 2023 Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe is pictured at Old Trafford in Manchester, Britain, March 17, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
New Man United signing explains reasons for joining English giants this summer
Joshua Zirkzee says that "it wasn't a difficult decision" to join Manchester United this summer, with the striker arriving at the club from Bologna.
Jul 18, 17:23
![Italy's Riccardo Calafiori on June 24, 2024 [IMAGO] Italy's Riccardo Calafiori on June 24, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal's £42.1m defender move 'on hold' due to sell-on clause issue
Arsenal's pursuit of Bologna and Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori has supposedly hit a roadblock due to a sell-on clause issue involving Basel.
Jul 18, 08:58
![Lille defender Leny Yoro on May 06, 2024 (IMAGO) Lille defender Leny Yoro on May 06, 2024 (IMAGO)](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Summer transfer window 2024: When does it open and close? What deals could be done?
Sports Mole takes a look at when the 2024 summer transfer window opens and closes, and picks out some of the high-profile deals that could be completed.
Jul 17, 23:00
![Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee celebrates scoring against Inter Milan on October 7, 2023 Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee celebrates scoring against Inter Milan on October 7, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United new signing Joshua Zirkzee posts heartfelt farewell message to Bologna
Joshua Zirkzee shares an emotional message to his former club Bologna after finalising his transfer to Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.
Jul 15, 00:56
![Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe on March 17, 2023 Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe on March 17, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United chief brands first signing of INEOS era "an outstanding talent"
Manchester United confirm the signing of Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna on a five-year contract.
Jul 14, 16:27
![Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia pictured on July 12, 2022 Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia pictured on July 12, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United release statement on Tyrell Malacia's fitness amid injury fears
Manchester United provide a positive update on the fitness of Netherlands international Tyrell Malacia, who did not feature at all during the 2023-24 campaign.
Jul 14, 12:38
![Paris St Germain's Manuel Ugarte reacts on December 9, 2023 Paris St Germain's Manuel Ugarte reacts on December 9, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United 'must' sell midfielder in order to recruit Manuel Ugarte
Manchester United will reportedly have to sell midfielder Casemiro before they can look to sign Paris Saint-Germain's Manuel Ugarte.
Jul 13, 19:45
![Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen on December 23, 2023 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen on December 23, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'willing' to allow midfielder to leave
Manchester United will allegedly listen to suitable offers for experienced midfielder Christian Eriksen during this summer's transfer window.
Jul 13, 17:09
![England's Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring their first goal with Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Ivan Toney on July 12, 2024 England's Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring their first goal with Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Ivan Toney on July 12, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'want' another striker despite Zirkzee agreement
Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Brentford attacker Ivan Toney despite closing in on a deal for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee.
Jul 13, 14:02
![Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee on May 11, 2024 Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee on May 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Joshua Zirkzee 'requests' iconic shirt number
Manchester United-bound Joshua Zirkzee reportedly asks for the number nine shirt at Old Trafford, previously worn by Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Eric Cantona.
Jul 13, 08:43
![Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta pictured on April 20, 2024 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta pictured on April 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners to complete centre-back signing in coming weeks?
Arsenal are reportedly expecting to complete the signing of Bologna's Riccardo Calafiori in the coming weeks, with the Italians standing firm at their £42m price tag.
Jul 12, 17:47