Transfer: Real Madrid, Juventus, and an EPL rival attempt to thwart Arsenal’s pursuit of Calafiori.

Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori is reportedly keen on joining Arsenal this summer.

Sky Sports reports that several clubs have attempted to intervene in Arsenal’s pursuit of the Italy international.

Real Madrid, Juventus, and another Premier League club are said to have spoken with Calafiori in the past 10 days. However, Calafiori has committed to Arsenal and is not entertaining offers from other teams.

Arsenal is nearing a provisional agreement with Bologna for the player, who impressed at Euro 2024.

Bologna has been seeking £42m for Calafiori.