On July 25, according to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, Riccardo Calafiori is set to join Arsenal.
Romano wrote: Riccardo Calafiori is joining Arsenal, Here we go! Bologna and Arsenal are now starting to exchange documents. Calafiori will sign a five-year contract with an annual salary of four million euros.
Calafiori came through the youth ranks at Roma and made 33 appearances for Bologna last season (27 starts), scoring two goals and providing five assists. Currently, his market value is estimated at 45 million euros.