So, Arsenal are supposedly on the verge of making their first summer signing. It is unusual to sign players after a successful international competition, but that is exactly what they intend to do here.

Riccardo Calafiori, an Italian defender, has reportedly signed personal terms, with only a transfer fee between the Gunners and Bologna still to be resolved.

The 22-year-old, who can play centre-back or left-back, would be an amazing addition to what was already the Premier League’s finest defence in 2023/24.

So, what comes next? It has been well documented that Mikel Arteta requires another winger, specifically cover or an alternative to Bukayo Saka.

The right winger was brilliant last season, scoring 20 goals across all competitions, and following a standout Euro 2024 campaign with England, he will undoubtedly be exhausted.

Playing the better part of 50 games again next term, starting from scratch, is simply not viable. As a result, movements appear to be occurring.

Arsenal made a push to sign fresh wingers.

According to Football365, Arsenal has made a bid to recruit a new winger.

The player in question is Raphinha, a Barcelona standout. It’s worth treating the reports with a grain of salt, but it’s fascinating to see the Londoners linked with such a player.

According to the source, Arsenal ‘will not give up easily’ in their attempts to sign the Brazilian, having submitted a £30 million offer along with Eddie Nketiah. Yes, we told you to take it with a pinch of salt.

This is not the first time Arteta and co. have attempted to sign the former Leeds attacker.

When he was still at Elland Road, more reliable reports stated Arsenal were fighting for Raphinha’s signature, battling Barcelona in the process. So, two years later, he could finally arrive at Emirates Stadium.