Former France international, Bacary Sagna, has urged Arsenal to sign Italian star Riccardo Calafiori.

Calafiori, according to reports in Italy, wants to leave his current club, Bologna, and has reportedly already submitted a transfer request

Calafiori can play as a left-back and a centre-back and has attracted the attention of top European clubs following his performances for Bologna last season.

The Italy International helped Bologna secure a UEFA Champions League place for the 2024-25 season.

At the just concluded European championship, Calafiori provided the assist in Italy’s 1-1 comeback draw against Croatia.

He missed the round of 16 defeat to Switzerland due to suspension.

Sagna believes the defender would be a good addition to Mikel Arteta’s Gunners, urging his ex-club to sign him this summer.

He told Paddy Power (via GOAL), “Riccardo Calafiori is very good – I’ve followed him a lot in Serie A this season.

“I’ve seen a lot of Bologna games, and he’s one of the reasons they were able to qualify for the Champions League.

“He’s calm and composed on the ball- he can break lines by committing and help the side out offensively.

“He’d be a fantastic player for Arsenal, any club he would join, he’d be a fantastic addition.”

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