According to English media outlet HITC, Arsenal Football Club is actively pursuing a deal with Serie A's
Bologna
Defender Alessandro
Karafiori (town in Vestfold, Norway)
The two clubs and the player himself have reached a basic consensus on the transfer. Currently, both clubs and the player himself have reached a basic consensus on the transfer, with only some details remaining to be finalized. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spoke highly of Carafiore's ability, believing that he is well suited to the team's tactical system.
Arsenal have made bringing in a new left-back their main target in the transfer market this summer, despite the fact that the team already has a number of quality players including Kieran Tierney, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Yakubu Kivior, and Nuno Tavares capable of playing in that position. Arsenal have reportedly informed the aforementioned four players that they can look for new owners on their own as the club looks to sign a higher caliber left back to lead the team to greater heights of achievement.
Arsenal, for their part, believe that Japanese international Kenyo Tomoyasu, as well as the upcoming new arrivals, have the ability to take on that key role, with Calafiore being their prime target. The club revealed that Arsenal have been watching Carafiore's performances since he was playing for Basel in the Swiss Super League.
However, there seems to be some disagreement between the two sides over the transfer fee. According to previous reports, Bologna valued Carafiore at €50 million, while Arsenal believe a reasonable transfer fee should be €35 million. Whether this price difference will be an obstacle to the completion of the transfer remains to be seen.
