Real Madrid has taken the first step towards armoryRiccardo Calafiori.
Los Blancos will appoint Jose Mourinho as their new manager after President Florentino Pérez wins re-election.
The incoming manager is keen to improve the left-back position and includes the Arsenal player on his list.
Earlier today, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain That the 24-year-old and Josko Guardiol are both favorite targets of Mourinho.
There is a belief that a deal for the Italy international is more feasible than a move for Guardiola away from Manchester City.
Real Madrid contacted Arsenal
Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio Focuses on him and includes the latest information regarding the La Liga side's interest in Riccardo Calafiori.
With the Spanish club keen on the defender, Di Marzio claims he contacted the Gunners via phone.
Real Madrid expressed their interest in the former Bologna man. The call with the Premier League winners was to register interest, without making any further progress.
Los Blancos are looking to find out if the north London club is willing to sell. They also want to know if there is any possibility for the Italian to open negotiations, which Di Marzio claims will be personally managed by Calafiori's agent Alessandro Lucci.
In July 2024, the player joined the English club from Bologna, after spending a year with the Italian club. At the time, he had opportunities to join other Serie A sides, but Luis made sure he ended up at the Emirates.
The representative will have an even bigger role to play if his client arrives in Spain this summer.
The fullback previously played under Jose Mourinho when the pair were at AS Roma. They played only nine matches, and the journalist says there was mutual respect between the two.
Di Marzio concluded the report by saying: 'Following Florentino Perez's victory in the election and the arrival of Mourinho as manager, Calafiori's future may lie at the Bernabeu.'
Arsenal have to make a decision
Riccardo Calafiori has played 2,261 minutes in 36 matches this season and has a key role under Mikel Arteta.
The journalist has made no mention of whether the Gunners are ready to let the Italian go.
If his agent and Real Madrid are to push for a move, Arsenal will have to decide whether to keep or sell the player. His contract runs until 2029, and transfer market He is worth €55 million.
