PSG's desperate summer, battle for Calafiori intensifies

PSG is expected to be active in the transfer market this summer, aiming to strengthen their central defense. A new name has emerged in PSG's transfer news: Riccardo Calafiori.

With Lucas Hernandez's serious injury sidelining him for at least the first part of the season, questions about Presnel Kimpembe's return, who hasn't played in a year, and the Parisian management's desire to part ways with Milan Skriniar, central defense will be a major focus of PSG's summer transfer window.

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PSG's desperate summer, battle for Calafiori intensifies

Having had an outstanding season with Bologna under Thiago Motta's management, the 22-year-old central defender was called up by Italy for the Euro. In Italy's challenging competition, where they qualified for the round of 16 in the last seconds of their third group match and were eliminated at this stage by Switzerland (2-0), he was one of the few Italians to perform well, alongside PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

His performances for both club and country have attracted interest from top European clubs. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, PSG, Chelsea, Bayer Leverkusen, and Arsenal are interested in Riccardo Calafiori. However, according to the transfer market expert, the Gunners are in pole position. The offer from the London club aligns with what the player and the Italian team desire. Gianluca Di Marzio concludes by explaining that this week could be decisive for the future of the Italian international.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal, and Chelsea are the only clubs in discussions with Bologna regarding Riccardo Calafiori. The transfer market expert indicates that the Gunners have made a long-term contract offer to the Italian international. Calafiori would be ready to join Arsenal if the two clubs can agree on a transfer.

Mikel Arteta, the London club's coach, has approved this target, part of a shortlist from the English management. Fabrizio Romano explains that relations between Arsenal and Bologna have been good since Tomiyasu's transfer. Bologna is asking for 50 million euros, while Arsenal has not yet made a formal offer.