Riccardo Calafiori
Riccardo Calafiori has been an important player for Arsenal since his arrival from Bologna. Now, there is the possibility of him returning to Italy after a two-year spell in England.
This season, the defender has played 29 times accross all competitions, with 22 of those appearances coming in the Premier League. He had started every game until the start of December but familiar injury worries led to him being used less ..
He has mainly been used as a left-back, but for the Italian national team he has showcased trademark versatility by playing at centre-back.
The Azzurri star is now attracting attention from Serie A again, with arrogance growing over the chances of signing him.
Inter Milan keen on Calafiori
L’Interista describe the Arsenal player as a major summer target for Inter Milan. They believe Alessandro Bastoni is ‘destined’ to join Barcelona, leaving the Nerazzurri looking around for a replacement.
Riccardo Calafiori is seen as that player, with the outlet confident that the Gunners won’t pose difficulties over an exit.
Beyond that, they believe Inter are now ready to commit €50m over a permanent deal. They would use the finances earned from the sale of Bastoni, with plans being built about how to use the Arsenal star.
Calafiori is viewed as perfect for Cristian Chivu’s 3-5-2. He plays in that shape regularly for the Azzurri and should be used there against Bosnia too.
If Chivu later plans on shifting to a back-four, Calafiori will be used as a left-back. He has played in that position during his time at Bologna and this led to the move to the Emirates.
The 23-year-old’s versatility is seen as a big need of the hour, with Inter to push for the signing if given the chance.
Our take: Deal with Arsenal unlikely to be easy
As of now, there is no reason for the Gunners to part ways with Riccardo Calafiori. While he has faced injury worries, he remains a more than useful squad player who can fix multiple holes in the squad.
Besides, he is also at the right age and his worth has only increased since he joined Arsenal.
There are no signs that he wants an exit either, with the defender appearing well settled in London. While he hasmentioned his wishes of returning to Italy, those desires aren’t immediate by any means.
His current deal at the Emirates runs out in 2029, which will make any move for Inter quite difficult in the summer.
🇩🇪 EXCLUSIVE: Castello Lukeba ‼️
➡️ Source confirms to @Kaus_Pandey17 that Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United interested
➕ Defender tempted by move to Premier League
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— Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) March 25, 2026