Bologna ‘reject’ Arsenal swap deal for Riccardo Calafiori with Gunners offer ‘stuck’

Arsenal are struggling to make progress in their attempts to sign Riccardo Calafiori after having a swap deal turned down by Bologna, according to reports.

The Gunners interest in the Italy international has been confirmed by widespread reports with Mikel Arteta looking to bring in a new centre-back this summer.

Arteta wants to provide competition for Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba in case one of the duo picks up an injury or suspension next season.

but there has now been a stalemate over the transfer fee that will pay after the Gunners agreed personal terms with the player.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano brought an update on Sunday with Calafiori still waiting on the two clubs to agree a fee for the Bologna defender, who impressed for Italy at …