Arsenal have made it clear that Riccardo Calafiori is not for sale this summer, despite mounting interest from both Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid. According to Football London, the Gunners are fully aware that the Portuguese manager wants to take the Italian defender to the Spanish capital, but they have no plans to entertain any offers.
The north London club, currently holding the Premier League crown, feel confident and under no pressure to offload Calafiori during the current transfer window. Mourinho, who has reportedly approved a move for the former Bologna star along with Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol, is preparing to take the reins at Real Madrid. The Portuguese tactician signed a three-year deal with Los Blancos last month, with an official announcement expected later this week.
Arsenal’s stance sends a strong signal that they value Calafiori as a key part of their squad and will not be swayed by external interest, even from a high-profile manager like Mourinho.