Sky Sports News has reported that another Premier League club, as well as Juventus and Real Madrid, tried to sign the player in the last 10 days.

The 22-year-old defender starred for Italy at Euro 2024 after an impressive season in Serie A.

The Italian club wants £42.

1m for the centre-back.

Arsenal is finalizing a deal for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori for a fee expected to be worth a combined £42.

1m.

Bologna has been holding out for that figure, and discussions continue over a payment structure and clauses.

There is agreement on many aspects of the deal at this point, but it is still not fully done.

Personal terms are not expected to be a problem.

Calafiori's former club Basel stands to make 50 percent of Bologna's profit on any deal.

Another Premier League club, as well as Juventus and Real Madrid, tried to sign the player in the last 10 days.

However, Calafiori only wanted Arsenal and gave his word he would join the Gunners.

His representative Alessandro Lucci from The World Soccer Agency worked with both clubs over the past month to ensure a deal would get done.

The 22-year-old defender shone at Euro 2024 despite Italy's early exit in Germany, with his presence sorely missed through suspension in the then-holders' last-16 exit to Switzerland.

Left-back is an area to address, with not having the same impact last term.

In addition to, has completed a permanent move but attacking additions cannot be ruled out if and move on as expected.

The Premier League has brought forward Deadline Day to link up with the other major leagues in Europe.

The closing dates were set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain, and France.