Preparations for the new season are well underway and the next 10 days could prove critical on and off the pitch.
Mikel Arteta’s side fly to the United States this week for their pre-season tour that will see them face Bournemouth, Manchester United and Liverpool.
The squad for the tour was announced yesterday with new goalkeeper Tommy Setford named.
Riccardo Calafiori, who has reportedly agreed to join Arsenal, is close to becoming signing number three of the summer.
Elsewhere, Mikel Merino has emerged as a target as Arteta looks to strengthen his options in midfield.
With regard to outgoings, Emile Smith Rowe has been heavily linked with an exit, while Eddie Nketiah reportedly attracts attention from the French top flight.
While the Gunners boss has a lot on his plate at the moment, the Premier League campaign doesn’t kick-off until later next month!
legal action’ could delay Calafiori transfer.
Another twist is Arsenal’s hopes of signing defender Riccardo Calafiori has emerged with ‘legal action’ from Serie A side Roma potentially delaying a deal.
A fee is said to have been agreed between Arsenal and Bologna.
Talks continue between Bologna and Calafiori’s former club Basel, who have a 50% sell-on clause.
However, Gazzetta Dello Sport claim that Roma, the player’s former club before Basel, are now getting involved.
Roma also had a 50% sell-on clause when they sold Calafiori to Basel, earning £1.2 million when he was sold to Bologna.
But Roma now believe that they are entitled money from the profit due to his imminent move to Arsenal.
It has now reportedly seen both clubs hire lawyers to try and sort the situation.
