Little known clause holding up Riccardo Calafiori’s expected transfer to Arsenal

Riccardo Calafiori’s move to Arsenal FC has apparently been delayed due to alleged disputes with his former club Roma.

The Pitch Prospect has learned that the Gunners have reached an agreement in principle with Bologna to sign the centre-back.

Calafiori is expected to move from Bologna to Arsenal in the summer..

Calafiori is set to become Arsenal’s first summer signing for an initial £34 million in a deal that could rise to as much as £38 million with add-ons.

He has also been excluded from Bologna’s pre-season camp as his move to the Premier League is imminent.

The Italian’s former club, Basel, which he left for Bologna only last summer, is said to receive 50 percent of the transfer profit.

However, the Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roma believe they are entitled to more money by selling the player to Basel.

Calafiori joined the Swiss team in 2022 for 2.5 million euros. [£2.1million] Deal that included a 40 percent sell-on clause for a future transfer.

A year later he signed with Bologna for 4 million euros [£3.4million] The transfer, whereby Roma is said to have earned just over 1.5 million euros [£1.3million].

If Calafiori signs for Arsenal, Basel could now pocket 50 percent of Bologna’s transfer fee.

However, Roma believes that they are entitled to 40 percent of this amount and should therefore earn an additional €8 million. [£6.7million].

Calafiori began his career at Roma, who reportedly claim they should earn more.

They are said to be angry with Basel as his next move is imminent.

Basel believes that the 1.5 million euros [£1.3million] which was sent to the Italian company when Calafiori was sold is sufficient.

Lawyers are now said to be examining the agreement between Roma and Basel, with the former allegedly “angry” about the latter.

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Therefore, Arsenal may have to wait a little longer before they can welcome their man to north London.

The Gunners have so far been one of the quieter teams in the Premier League on the transfer market, but are aiming for another title challenge.

The permanent move of David Raya from Brentford after his initial loan spell is the only change they have made to the first team squad.

Arthur Okonkwo moved permanently to Wrexham, while Albert Sambi Lokonga and Nuno Tavares moved on loan to Sevilla and Lazio respectively.