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Roma wrapped up the Santiago Castro deal and will resume seeking a speedster, but Gabriel Martinelli and Marcus Rashford are ardous targets.

Report – Roma Target Omitted from Arsenal’s Community Shield Squad

August 16, 2026 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market, Transfer Market Stories Leave a comment

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has recently attracted interest from Roma, and the Brazilian forward could soon leave London. According to Fabrizio Romano, Mikel Arteta has omitted the winger from his squad for today’s Community Shield clash against Manchester City.

UEFA Champions League Preview: Inter vs Arsenal – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

January 20, 2026 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Serie A

Inter Milan’s hopes of securing automatic qualification for the Champions League last-16 are on the line as they take on Arsenal tonight. Tuesday’s mouth-watering clash at Stadio San Siro has all the makings of a must-win clash for the home side.

UEFA Champions League Preview: Inter vs Arsenal – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

November 5, 2024 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

Two unbeaten UEFA Champions League records are on the line as Inter and Arsenal go head-to-head in a heavyweight clash on Wednesday. Stadio Giuseppe Meazza forms the backdrop for the first European meeting between the two European powerhouses in over two decades.

Arsenal Consider Audacious January Swoop For Juventus Talisman

October 19, 2024 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Premier League title hopefuls Arsenal could reportedly lodge an audacious January offer for Juventus talisman Dusan Vlahovic. According to Calciomercato, the Gunners are ready to test the waters this winter despite receiving indications the Serbia international won't leave Turin.

Riccardo Calafiori Ready to ‘Fully’ Embrace English Lifestyle

October 19, 2024 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Bologna, Premier League, Serie A

Former Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori is determined to adapt to the new surroundings at Arsenal as quickly as possible. During his latest interview with BBC, the highly-rated Italy international revealed his ambition to 'fully' embrace life in London.

Riccardo Calafiori is gearing up for his return to the Stadio Olimpico, where he began his career with Roma, with Italy versus Belgium.

Calafiori on Serie A vs Premier League and Arsenal Move

October 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Italian Football, Italy, Premier League, Serie A, The Azzurri

Riccardo Calafiori is gearing up for his return to the Stadio Olimpico, where he began his career with Roma. He spoke to the press along with Luciano Spalletti ahead of the Nations League clash versus Belgium: "It'll give me an something extra."

The courtship by Napoli has broken through, but the Atalanta hierarchy will try to reel Gian Piero Gasperini in and convince him to stay.

Arsenal Boss Wary of Gasperini’s Atalanta: “An Amazing Story”

September 19, 2024 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Atalanta, Champions League, International Football, Serie A

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has waxed lyrical about Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini ahead of Thursday's Champions League clash at the Gewiss Stadium. La Dea's first season at Europe's top table since 2021/22 commences against back-to-back Premier League runners-up.

Arsenal have gained the clear pole position to acquire Riccardo Calafiori, but they haven’t fully met Bologna’s request yet.

Arsenal Announce Calafiori as Month-Long Saga Ends

July 30, 2024 Akhil Fisher Arsenal, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Riccardo Calafiori saga has finally met its end, with Arsenal confirming his signing on a permanent transfer. After putting the pen to paper, the former Bologna defender was introduced by Gunners coach Mikel Arteta to his new teammates at Arsenal’s Sobha Realty Training Center in Colney, North London.

Bologna exec Giovanni Sartori anticipated Riccardo Calafiori moving abroad, and not to Juventus, if he were to leave, and Arsenal are leading the race over Chelsea.

Juventus Target Edging Closer to Premier League Switch

July 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Bologna, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Heavily linked with a move to Juventus since the beginning of the summer, Riccardo Calafiori is close to joining Arsenal. Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims the Gunners will hold showdown talks with Bologna next week to close their pursuit of the versatile defender.

Stefano Pioli is ready to face Napoli in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16. The coach looked back at what brought them this far.

Pioli Examines a Few of His Players, Hails Journey

April 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Stefano Pioli is ready to face Napoli in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16. The coach looked back at what brought them this far and praised a few of his players: “We are on a three-year path. We were distant from the European elite when we started."

Leonardo did not mince words toward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who accused PSG to be lacking discipline in his book: "It is not even worthy to respond."

PSG Shortlist Four Italian Managers to Replace Pochettino

March 15, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A, Spezia

While the domestic title will be PSG’s 10th – matching St.Etienne’s record of having won the most French titles in history – the defeat against Real Madrid most likely marked the end of Mauricio Pochettino's adventure on the bench of Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal Make Initial Contact Over Loan Deal for Juventus Outcast

January 12, 2022 Akhil Fisher Arsenal, Juventus, Serie A

Mikel Arteta is keen on reinforcing his midfield options before the end of the January and a loan deal for the Brazilian seems more realistic than vying for Lyon’s Bruno Guimaraes, for who the French club are asking no less than €45m.

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