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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 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