Sources: Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori sale stance revealed as Inter Milan ready summer swoop
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(Credit: Imago) Tue 24 March 2026 18:00, UK Arsenal are not willing to entertain any offers for defender Riccardo Calafiori this summer amid interest from Inter Milan, sources have told Football Insider.The Italian giants have identified the 23-year-old as a candidate to come in and strengthen their squad ahead of next season, but the Gunners view him as being too important to let go. Arsenal are planning to sell players this summer, but they have already made it clear that Calafiori will not be one of them, despite Inter preparing to try and make a move. 🔄 Arsenal Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Emirates boardroom.
VISIT THE ARSENAL TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Arsenal ready to respond to Inter scouting missionCalafiori has started 18 Premier League games for Arsenal so far this season, as he has shared the left-back duties with Bayer Leverkusen loanee Piero Hincapie. StatsCalafioriHincapieApps2221G/A33Accurate Passes per 9034.539.6Chances Created per 900.310.72Duels Won per 905.695.09Tackles per 901.922.33Calafiori’s Premier League stats compared to Hincapie this season, as per Fotmob.Inter have made checks on Calafiori of late, as their sporting director Piero Ausilio reportedly flew into London recently to watch both him and Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.However, that scouting mission looks set to be a case of the Serie A side fighting a losing battle, with Arsenal prepared to reject any advances from them or other potential suitors this summer.
Gunners ready to sanction summer clearoutFootball Insider revealed on Tuesday that Arsenal are ready to sell several of their fringe players in order to balance the books this summer, after a significant spend ahead of this season. That looks set to be a running theme for them this summer, with several more departures likely from the edges of Arteta’s group. 💰 ARSENAL INSIDER UPDATE 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium.