William Saliba was the width of the centre circle away from Jacob Ramsey when the midfielder was sent through on goal late on at Villa Park. Somehow, though, he made up the ground, reeling him in in front of an expectant Holte End to brilliantly block his shot. The fist-pumping Arsenal celebrations that followed typified…
Arsenal have completed the signing of defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna in a deal worth £42m. The 22-year-old, who can play at centre-back or left-back, has signed a five-year contract with the Gunners until 2029 and he further strengthens a defensive unit that conceded only 29 goals and kept 18 clean sheets in the Premier…
The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers… DAILY MAIL Fans are convinced Riccardo Calafiori’s ex-girlfriend has confirmed his imminent move to Arsenal. Thomas Frank has offered an update on the ongoing speculation surrounding Ivan Toney’s future at Brentford, admitting it will cost a lot for the striker to be sold. Celtic fans have…
In March 2023, Riccardo Calafiori had a chat with Heiko Vogel, his interim manager at Basel, that would change his football career. “Ricky, do you want to maximise your career?” said Vogel. He replied: “What do you mean coach?” “I think you are playing the wrong position.” Vogel recalls that conversation to Sky Sports from…
Arsenal are interested in Bologna and Italy centre-back Riccardo Calafiori as the Gunners look to strengthen in the defensive areas this summer. Arsenal are yet to make a formal approach for Calafiori with the 22-year-old one of a number of players the north London side are looking at. Calafiori played every minute of the Euro…
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Arsenal are among the Premier League suitors linked with a move for Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori, with Bologna understood to be open to Premier League bids. Lyon have swooped for Nottingham Forest and Belgium midfielder Orel Mangala. Sunderland wonderkid Chris Rigg has signed a…
