The Gunners saw the Italy international as the ideal candidate to strengthen their defence ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.
After speaking with the player and his representative, it was found that the project provided by the club was well received by the player and his representatives, putting them in a stronger position to secure his signature than his other suitors.
In reality, Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Riccardo Calafiori has agreed personal terms with Arsenal and is expected to sign soon.
In a tweet on one of his social media channels, Fabrizio stated that Calafiori exclusively wants Arsenal and has agreed to a five-year contract to join the North London club this summer.
However, negotiations between Arsenal and Bologna are still underway, with the player's club seeking a financial package of roughly €50 million.
Arsenal appears to have won the race for Calafiori's signature, and it has been evident that they are preferred by the player since the two Premier League teams expressed interest in him, prompting Chelsea to make substitute additions, such as the capture of Renato Veiga, a promising left-back.
FABRIZIO ROMANO'S POST.