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

Arsenal are closing in on the €50 million (£42m/$54m) signing of Riccardo Calafiori, with the Italy international poised to undergo a medical.

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Defender has starred for club & countryReady for Premier League challengeSet to sign five-year deal with GunnersGettyWHAT HAPPENED?

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.

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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.

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According to transfer expert , 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.

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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.