What does the signing of Riccardo Calafiori mean for Arsenal's other defenders?

  • The transfer seems imminent and could mean changes for the Gunners' current defenders
Calafiori is close to joining the club
Calafiori is close to joining the club / Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/GettyImages
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Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna and are just waiting for the final details to be agreed for the deal can be fully sealed.

With a new defender incoming, the futures of some at Arsenal could be up in the air. Calafiori is expected to play at left back for his new club so what exactly does his signing mean for each of the Gunners' current defenders?


William Saliba

William Saliba
Saliba is one of the best defenders in the world / James Gill - Danehouse/GettyImages

As a right-sided defender, William Saliba's place in the Arsenal defence will not be under threat with the introduction of Calafiori.

Having been named in the UEFA Euro 2024 team of the tournament following a series of impressive displays for France, Saliba will be hoping to have yet another brilliant season with the Gunners.

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