Transfer News: Calafiori's arrival set to push Arsenal star out of Emirates

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 13:34 - 24 July 2024

Arsenal are close to completing the signing of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafioiri which could see one of the club's stars seek playing time elsewhere.

Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior is reportedly set to depart the Emirates Stadium this summer as the club closes in on a deal for Bologna's Riccardo Calafiori .

Manager Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his defense, and a fee has been agreed with Bologna for Calafiori.

However, Kiwior's playing time may be limited, leading to a potential exit.

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Calafiori's arrival at Arsenal could mean Kiwior exit

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners are inches away from announcing the signing of Calafiori and there is interest in Kiwior from Italian clubs.

🚨🔴⚪️ Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal, here we go! Bologna and Arsenal have started to exchange documents right now.

All sorted also between Bologna and Basel.

Calafiori will sign five year deal (no option) for €4m/season net.

Medical in the US, deal done and story confirmed. pic.twitter.com/mmvdpOAyWd
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 24, 2024

"Jakub Kiwior could leave Arsenal in case of good proposal, with Riccardo Calafiori close to joining," Romano said.

"Understand there’s possibility for loan but only with a mandatory buy clause. Italian clubs are keeping close eye to the situation, no formal proposals yet."

🔴⚪️🇵🇱 Jakub Kiwior could leave Arsenal in case of good proposal, with Riccardo Calafiori close to joining.

Understand there’s possibility for loan but only with a mandatory buy clause.

Italian clubs are keeping close eye to the situation, no formal proposals yet. pic.twitter.com/9eytbwcYaF
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 7, 2024

"Jakub Kiwior could leave Arsenal if a suitable offer arises, with Riccardo Calafiori close to joining. A loan deal is possible, but only with a mandatory buy clause. Italian clubs are monitoring the situation, but no formal bids have been made yet."

Kiwior made 30 appearances for Arsenal last season scoring 1 goal.