Arsenal have faced another delay in their bid to sign Riccardo Calafiori after Roma lodged a legal challenge over their share of the transfer fee with Basel. The Gunners are targeting a move for the Italian defender this summer after his
impressive performances at Euro 2024,
although they have already agreed a fee with his current club Bologna. They are reportedly facing continued delays before the deal can be officially announced. Calafiori
‘s former club Basel are set to receive 50 percent. Of the profits from the defender’s sale.
A deal between Bologna. And Basel is still being negotiated. But it has emerged that his former club have caused further delays.
According to http://ufabet999.app Sport , Roma inserted a 50 per cent sell-on clause into Calafiori’s move to Basel, which would have cost him £1.2m after the Swiss side sold him to Bologna.
However, Roma still believe they are entitled to more. With Basel set to receive a huge chunk of the deal after his imminent move from Bologna to Arsenal.
The Italian side are believed to be set to receive around £6.7m if the move goes through. While Basel believe their original terms have been met. The
dispute has led to Roma and Basel hiring lawyers to try and quash the deal, leaving Arsenal with little choice but to wait. Calafiori, 22, began his career at Roma, making 18 appearances before moving to Basel.
Riccardo Calafiori transfer news: Arsenal finalising deal for Bologna defender
Sky Sports News has been told another Premier League club, as well as Juventus and Real Madrid tried to sign the player in the last 10 days; 22-year-old defender starred for Italy at Euro 2024 after impressive season in Serie A; Italian club want £42.1m for centre back
Arsenal are finalising a deal for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori for a fee expected to be worth a combined £42.1m.
Bologna have been holding out for that figure, and Sky Italy have reported discussions continue over a payment structure and clauses. There is agreement on many aspects of the deal at this point, but it is it still not fully done.