According to The Athletic (TA), Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is actively pushing for the signing of
Bologna
rear guard
Karafiori (town in Vestfold, Norway)
The deal. The 22-year-old Italy international was a revelation at the recent Europa League and although Italy failed to go the distance, Carafiore has done enough to catch the eye of many giants, including Arsenal under Arteta.
Arteta has always been a big fan of Calafiori, and he believes that the young left-footer would be ideal to strengthen his team's defense. Calafiori is not only capable of playing at left-back and center-back, but can also adapt to the role of an inside-out wing-back, which coincides with Arteta's preference in tactical set-ups in recent years.
With Italy's Europa League campaign over, Arteta and his team are hoping to speed up the transfer process. However, in order to complete the deal, Arsenal may need to sell existing players to free up space and funds. Currently, Kiviol and Zinchenko are considered as potential candidates for departure, especially Kiviol, the Polish international who has attracted interest from several Italian clubs due to his outstanding performances.
Despite Kiviol's popularity among Arsenal fans, his departure may pave the way for Carafiore's arrival considering the team's overall strategy and the dynamics of the transfer market. The Arsenal management and coaching staff need to weigh the pros and cons and make a decision that will best benefit the team in the long run.
