It’s been over three weeks since the transfer window swung open, and while there has been some movement here and there, it feels like clubs are waiting for the European Championships to end before really splashing the cash.
According to a recent report from transfers expert Fabrizio Romano Arsenal are edging closer to securing the services of Bologna’s star defender Riccardo Calafiori after agreeing personal terms with the Italian.
The journalist revealed that the Gunners are now the clear favourites to land the player’s signature, as there have been no talks with Paris Saint-Germain, Bayer Leverkusen, or Chelsea Football Club.
An earlier report from Romano revealed that the North Londoners have agreed to a five-year deal with the 22-year-old that will see him earn €4m-per-year, the equivalent of around £3.4m.
Reports over the last week or so claim that the transfer fee will cost Arsenal around £42m, and while it’s a lot of money altogether, Calafiori looks like an incredibly exciting defender, and the fact he shares some similarities with White is undoubtedly reassuring.