Riccardo Calafiori: Arsenal face Basel stumbling block in Bologna pursuit
Calafiori pursuit hits snag
Riccardo Calafioris former club Basel could stand in the way of Arsenals pursuit of the Italy defender.
The Gunners have agreed a fee of around 45 million euros with Bologna for the 19-year-old left-back, who is seen as one of the most promising young defenders in Europe.
However, Bologna are also negotiating with Calafioris former club Basel as they want to reduce the 50% sell-on clause the Swiss club have in his contract.
Calafiori has only been with the Italian club for a year, having joined from Basel for a fee of around 8 million euros last summer.
Conclusion
The transfer saga is set to drag on for some time, with all three clubs involved keen to get the best possible deal for themselves.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will be able to sign Calafiori, but the player himself is said to be keen on a move to the Premier League.
If he does join the Gunners, he will be expected to compete with Kieran Tierney for the starting left-back spot.
Tierney has been in excellent form for Arsenal this season, but Calafiori is seen as a player with even greater potential.
The Italian is a quick, strong and technically gifted defender, and he would be a valuable addition to Arsenals squad.
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