Arsenal finished second in the Premier League last season and lost the coveted trophy on the final day of the competition. Mikel · Arteta is now trying to improve his squad in the summer to close the gap on champions Manchester City.
At the same time, the Gunners announced the arrival of Calafiori. Separately, the north London side's plans to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielders this summer have suffered a blow.
At this point, let's take a look at Arsenal's main transfer news from 30 July 2024.
Arsenal have confirmed Calafiori's arrival
Arsenal have announced the arrival of Calafiori. Arteta targeted the Italy defender earlier this summer.
The Spain have been looking for a replacement for left-back Kivir and Calafioli fits that bill perfectly. The Gunners were quick to agree personal terms with the 22-year-old.
However, the move was postponed due to the buy-back clause in the player's contract with Bologna. Serie A teams have been in talks with FC Basel on the matter, with a recent breakthrough. Subsequently, Arteta found his man.
In an interview with the club's website, the Spain boss was full of praise for Calafiori.
"We welcome Ricciardo and his family to Arsenal. He was a great signing and gave us a lot of strength to strengthen our defence. We look forward to working with Ricciardo to integrate him into the team and support him in the years to come." Arteta said.
The Gunners suffered a setback in their pursuit of Fabian · Ruiz
According to Ligue 1 expert Jonathan · Johnson, PSG are under no pressure to sell Fabian · Ruiz this summer. The Spain midfielder's outstanding performances at Euro 2024 have become a household name.
Ruiz played a key role under De La Fuente in helping Real Madrid win the title. There have been recent reports that Arsenal want to take him to the Emirates Stadium.
With Thomas · Partey's future uncertain, Mikel · Arteta is considering midfield reinforcements this summer. Ruiz could be a good partner for Declan · Rice in midfield.
However, in his offside column, Johnson insisted that the Parisians had the option to keep the 28-year-old.
'Fabian · Ruiz has been considered a target for Arsenal and I think his situation will be interesting this summer. I think the transfer will depend on what kind of offer PSG makes," Johnson wrote.
"PSG will probably wait to see if any club make an offer and then get out of there, but I don't think there's any real pressure for Ruiz to leave. Let's see what kind of offer, if any, will be made, but I don't think it will be focused on pushing Ruiz to the Parc des Princes. ”
Arteta is clearly willing to break with his youth-centric transfer policy and sign Ruiz.
Marseille have yet to agree to a deal for Eddie · Nketiah
According to Jonathan · Johnson, Marseille have yet to agree to bring ·Eddie Nketiah to France. The England striker is no longer a regular in Arsenal's first team and will be allowed to leave this summer.
Ligue 1 clubs are looking for a new era under Roberto · De Zerbi and are considering a number of new signings. The Italy boss recently signed Mason · Greenwood from Manchester United, but he remains hungry for more firepower.
Nketiah has already been identified as an option. Despite his poor performance in the U.A.E., the 25-year-old could be a good option for Marseille. The Gunners are ready to let him go this year as they look to raise more transfer funds.
However, in his offside column, Johnson added that the French side have not yet reached the value of the United Kingdom.
'Marseille signed Mason Greenwood and Hobby this summer, and now Arsenal's Nketiah is another Premier League player they are considering. The latest news on the deal is that there is some distance between what Arsenal want about Nketiah and the price Marseille are ready to offer. However, Roberto · De Zerbi wants to bring in such a player," Johnson wrote.
'I think it's logical to sign Marseille, especially when you see Pierre-Emeryk · Aubameyang leave, so that's the way De Zebi wants to play.
Nketiah scored six goals and provided three assists in 37 appearances last season.
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