The Gunners have identified the young Italian as their priority defensive target and they have now agreed on a long-term deal worth €3.5m per year.

The club will now proceed to finalise a transfer fee with the Serie A outfit. The Gunners are confident of securing an agreement in the near future.

Bologna have a good relationship with the Gunners, having previously sanctioned the transfer of Takehiro Tomiyasu in the summer of 2021.

Tomiyasu has proved a fantastic acquisition despite his injury woes. Calafiori also has an injury record, but Arsenal are convinced about landing him.

Calafiori started his career as a left-back with Roma before moving to Basel. On his return to Italy with Bologna, he was transformed into a centre-back.

Hence, he can comfortably operate from both positions. Arsenal are said to be planning to play him from the left side of the defence next season.

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