Arsenal have completed the signing of Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna as Emile Smith Rowe departs the Emirates Stadium.
, 22, was highlighted as a priority target for the Gunners this season and they have landed their man for a fee of £42million.
Calafiori has signed a five-year deal at the Emirates having played for Italy during their Euro 2024 campaign.
“We welcome Riccardo and his family to Arsenal. He is a great signing and gives us huge strength to reinforce our defence,” said manager Mikel Arteta.
“Riccardo is a big personality and character, with specific skills which will make us stronger as we push to win major trophies.
“He has already shown great development in recent seasons with his performances for both Bolog…
Barcelona are reportedly considering a shock move for Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, with the Blues open to good proposal .
Chukwuemeka joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in a £20m deal in the summer of 2022, but has made just 27 appearances for the club, with injuries hampering his progression at Stamford Bridge.
The 20-year-old has looked good when he has played but there s extraordinary competition for a starting spot under Enzo Maresca.
And he may well be tempted by a move to Barcelona, who are interested in the midfielder according to reports in Spain.
Chukwuemeka is under contract with Chelsea until 2028 and his deal with the Blues does reportedly include a release clause of £40m, which Barcelona would surely struggle to trigger.
But…