Arsenal fans are having to stay patient when it comes to the club signing Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori and it doesn’t look like things have moved on too much over this weekend either.
Calafiori has apparently told Chelsea he is wanting to sign for Arsenal and he’s now away on his summer break awaiting the next steps.
But as it stands, nothing is done between Arsenal and Bologna and Fabrizio Romano has been giving an update on the situation.
Fabrizio Romano shares where Arsenal are with Riccardo Calafiori
Speaking on his YouTube channel about the situation with Calafiori and Arsenal, Romano has said that there are still disagreements between Bologna and Arsenal when it comes to the fee.
“On Calafiori, it’s really important to clarify that the negotiation is still ongoing between Bologna and Arsenal. And the point is, how to pay the fee,” Romano said.
“Because Bologna for Calafiori want 50m Euros, sell on clause and guaranteed money money, with no add-ons, while Arsenal insist on paying with add-ons as part of the structure.
“Arsenal don’t want to pay 50m Euros immediately but want to include part of this deal in add-ons. So this is the negotiation.
“I can guarantee that Riccardo Calafiori, who is on holiday, only wants Arsenal. He is obsessed with Arsenal and is looking forward to working with them.”
It does seem like a matter of time before the Gunners get the deal done.
However, as more time ticks by and the season draws ever nearer, Arsenal fans will start to have a feeling of nervousness about them.
Clearly, Calafiori is the one Mikel Arteta wants. But until it’s done and signed off, Arsenal fans will feel that something can go wrong.
