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Here is a roundup of the top Arsenal news, gossip and transfer latest from icfootballnews featuring the likes of Myles Lewis-Skelly, Riccardo Calafiori and Martin Odegaard that you may have missed\u2026<\/p>\n
Arsenal have made it clear that Riccardo Calafiori will not be allowed to leave the club this summer, despite mounting interest from Italy and fresh speculation linking the defender with a return to Serie A.<\/p>\n
Reports in recent days suggest that several of Italy\u2019s biggest clubs \u2014 including Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus and Napoli \u2014 are closely monitoring the stars situation ahead of the transfer window. The renewed attention comes amid claims that Calafiori would be open to playing again in his home country at some stage of his career.<\/p>\n
However, ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em>\u2019s position appears firm. According to multiple sources, the north London club have \u201clittle intention\u201d of sanctioning a sale and are fully committed to keeping the Italy international as part of their long-term plans.<\/p>\n Calafiori, who joined Arsenal from Bologna in 2024 for a fee that could rise to around \u00a342 million, has quickly become an important figure under Mikel Arteta. His versatility \u2014 being able to operate at both left-back and centre-back \u2014 has made him a key component in Arsenal\u2019s defensive structure this season.<\/p>\n Club insiders reportedly view the defender as a cornerstone of their evolving squad and believe his best years are still ahead of him. That stance has strengthened Arsenal\u2019s resolve not to entertain offers, even with significant interest emerging across Europe.<\/p>\n The speculation has been fuelled in part by Calafiori\u2019s own comments earlier this year, in which he admitted he would like to return to Italy \u201csooner or later,\u201d particularly to former club Roma. While those remarks have added intrigue to his long-term future, there is no indication that the player is actively pushing for an exit this summer.<\/p>\n Indeed, reports indicate that Calafiori remains settled in London and focused on his development in the Premier League, further reinforcing ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em>\u2019s negotiating position.<\/p>\n With three years still remaining on his contract and his importance to Arteta\u2019s system growing, Arsenal are under little pressure to sell. Unless circumstances change significantly, the Gunners are expected to resist any approaches and retain the defender as they continue building a squad capable of challenging for major honours.<\/p>\n For now, despite persistent rumours and strong Serie A interest, Calafiori\u2019s immediate future appears firmly tied to the Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\n ARTETA MAKING ODEGAARD \u200b\u200bMISTAKE?<\/strong><\/p>\n Arsenal have been told they would be making a huge transfer mistake if they decided to cash in on Martin Odegaard in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n Max Dowman, widely regarded as one of the most promising talents in ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em>\u2019s academy system, has generated significant excitement within the club\u2019s youth ranks. The attacking midfielder has already impressed coaches with his technical ability, creativity and composure, drawing comparisons with some of the Premier League\u2019s most accomplished playmakers.<\/p>\n That has led to alot of speculation in the media which have claimed that Arsenal will allow Odegaard to leave in the summer because of Dowman, but former Gunners midfielder Anders Limpar believes that ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em> should pay no attention to the outside noise, and would be making a \u2018dangerous\u2019 move if they decided to sell Odegaard in the summer.<\/p>\n \u2018It would be dangerous for Arsenal to sell Martin Odegaard,\u2019 Limpar told FruityKing. The other players rely on him so much. The way he shows for the ball and dictates games, who is he taking the pressure off?<\/p>\n \u2018Declan Rice and that lets Declan Rice do his stuff. He takes the pressure off Martin Zubimendi too.<\/p>\n \u2018Suddenly Odegaard, the playmaker, is out. So the players look to Declan Rice. He is an engine but he is not a player who will make 20 assists with his passing. Zubimendi is not that player either.<\/p>\n \u2018They are the link players between defence and attack. Odegaard is the playmaker. He makes the other players better. He makes Zubimendi and Declan Rice better.<\/p>\n \u2018It\u2019s not fair what people say about Odegaard. To say that he\u2019s been a bad player or we need to sell him, no, I don\u2019t think so.\u2019<\/p>\n For now, \u00d8degaard remains firmly established as ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em>\u2019s first-choice attacking midfielder and one of Arteta\u2019s most trusted players. The midfielder also signed a long-term contract extension in 2023, underlining the club\u2019s commitment to building around him.<\/p>\n But with the summer window just around the corner, this will be a transfer story that could dominate the summer window<\/p>\n MORE ARSENAL NEWS AND GOSSIP \u2013 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Latest: \u00a3350k-a-week German set to make sensational return to Premier League with Arsenal? Summer decision made<\/strong><\/p>\n Most Read:\u00a0Premier League boss opens up on future of \u00a3100M star Mikel Arteta wants at Arsenal<\/p>\n Must Check Out: Arsenal star \u2018taking the p**s\u2019 out of rivals \u2013 Gunners fans told if \u00a3160M signing coming \u2013 President tips Spaniard for Arsenal move<\/strong><\/p>\n LOVE ARSENAL? CLICK RIGHT HERE FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND GOSSIP<\/strong><\/p>\nLike this:<\/h3>\n