Revealed: When Italy star Riccardo Calafiori is expected to complete long-awaited €50m Arsenal transfer from Bologna

The Gunners have made the 22-year-old defender a top target for the summer window. Mikel Arteta is looking to further reinforce a unit that was the best in the Premier League last season, with Calafiori capable of operating at centre-half or left-back.

He will be completing a switch to Emirates Stadium from Serie A side Bologna. Calafiori's stock has been on the rise for some time, as one of few Italian players to emerge from a forgettable Euro 2024 campaign with his reputation intact.

According to transfer expert Matteo Moretto, Calafiori will undergo physical examinations this week. Once they have been completed, the Gunners will be in a position to add another player of considerable potential to their ranks. The defender has been left out of Bologna's pre-season tour, which is a telling sign.

Calafiori is set to sign a five-year contract in north London that is worth around €4m per season. He will link up with Arsenal on their summer tour of North America, with the Gunners preparing to take in friendly dates with Bournemouth, Manchester United and Liverpool.