Arsenal are aiming to go one better next season after consecutive runners-up finishes in the Premier League.
The Gunners have backed Mikel Arteta in the transfer market in recent windows, including the club-record arrival of Declan Rice a year ago, and look set to invest once again this summer.
A centre-forward, central midfielder and left-sided centre-back are all on the agenda for Arsenal and we’ve looked at five players who could join the North Londoners this summer.
Five players who could join Arsenal this summer:
Riccardo Calafiori (Bologna)
Arsenal are understood to be leading the chase of Riccardo Calafiori with the defender having given the ‘green light’ to a move to North London. A standout season in Serie A saw Calafiori break into the Italy team ahead of Euro 2024 and his performances have not gone unnoticed at Europe’s top clubs. The 6ft 2in defender has thrived at Bologna since moving from full-back to a central role, combining the forward-thinking qualities from his previous position with determined defensive work. Last season, he ranked sixth in Serie A for percentage of aerial duels won (71.4%) and interceptions, as Bologna secured a top-five finish and Champions League qualification.

After Riccardo Calafiori?s green light to move and contract, Arsenal have made direct contact with Bologna.
Talks between clubs have started.
No issues on Calafiori?s contract terms, up to the clubs now.
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