Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal: ‘He’ll fit SO WELL under Mikel Arteta!’ - Laurens | ESPN FC

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens wrap up the biggest transfer news and more from the football world, as Arsenal close in on the signing of Bologna’s Riccardo Calafiori.
0:00 Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal
2:01 Joshua Zirkzee to Manchester United
6:20 Cristiano Ronaldo thanks Portugal fans
7:15 Toni Kross upsets Germans with interview
9:38 Scott Parker named Burnley manager
10:24 Leicester sign Chelsea’s Michael Golding
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[@MichaelHattem]

Arteta is not “moving toward” four CBs. He did it for most of last season.

[@eL--RaL]

He'll fit so well since Arteta is a disciple of total Football

[@jordandavis3867]

Anytime I see your comments not trolling I'm shocked 😂😂😂.

[@allegrifan4933]

​@@jordandavis3867he had good takes most of the time

[@buddylove2073]

Should be an upgrade to Zinchenko on the left. Hopefully Timber comes back stronger. But Arsenal still need a 30 goal a season striker.

[@VensystemsUk]

Primary concern has to be cover for Saliba and Saka, and arguably a creative right footed AM, before a 3rd striker. Last thing we need is another 2-3 months without Saliba fit to play in the right matches.

[@M4tt888_]

Who is this 30 goal a season striker you think they should sign? Obviously won't be Kane or Haaland, so which one of the other 30 goal a season strikers should they buy?

[@antoniodiamonte3424]

​@@VensystemsUk u know a left footed cb can play right cb right? plus timber can cover there as well as tomiyasu. we are fine defensivly. We need a midfielder ASAP

[@Ilker6699]

​@@M4tt888_gyokeres, vlahovic, sesko

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

@@antoniodiamonte3424 plus timber can cover there as shown by his 62 mins played last season aswell as tomiyasu who pulls a calf muscle brushing his teeth Arsenal fans lol...

[@Sebasscp]

I think jules is really blowing the Zirkzee thing out of proportion. He’s 22 he’s got plenty of time to break into his national team

[@EnzoCappalini4678]

Personally, if i were any Top team in Europe, I would do anything to sign Bastoni from Inter Milan. He is a generational defender you can build a team around.

[@ChrisLeary23]

Spurs tried so hard when they had their Italian director 😂

[@HM-io1mk]

Arsenal already have Saliba and Gabriel even white if I may add

[@CE77777]

@@HM-io1mkand Timber

[@chemist_001]

Building a team around a defender...geez now ive deffo heard it all 😂

[@benarchie21]

Bastoni doesn’t get anywhere near this arsenal team 👍

[@i_am_Wil]

How weird is it to say "like pep" for everything. Pep wasn't playing center backs at full back before ben white became one of the best Tomi too

[@bigmitchtv3922]

How may times have we heard this from Jules? In love with a manager/ player then 3 months into the season when he's having a dip, start asking if the guy even knows how to play football?😅

[@drone124]

which one is Jules

[@maxvain]

Man Utd fan here, Calafiori will be a great signing for Arsenal. He is great with ball and more versatile than the more expensive Branthwaite. If Arsenal sign a striker like Ivan Toney or Isak with Calafiori... I think that puts them in the drivers seat next season. I am really surprised Utd did not inquire about Calafiori while talking to Bologna about Zirkzee.

[@FreddyKru3ger]

Arteta played 4 CB’s before pep

[@Misterkoots]

Love these two, especially when they argue about the French national team.

[@marzipanmonkey]

Absolutely loving our defensive options and back-up with this signing. Different combinations we can try and plenty of competition. Savvy signing by Edu and Arteta.

[@brandonmoore9161]

Gab is making a lot of excuses for Kross and suggesting his intent when you don't know.

[@dessireshallenberger2836]

What? Jules wearing a 2014 WC Germany jersey?

[@simonmarie83]

I love Jules, so, I love his opinion.

[@aruntiwari7599]

Why did the other club didn't went for him especially the giants like RM ..MC ...etc after all he is good

[@jordandavis3867]

Real Madrid and Man City can't sign everyone and Arsenal is also a global giant and a current top 5 team in Europe. So why would he not cone to Arsenal?

[@anthony6800]

Chelsea and another club tried but apparently he turned them down for Arsenal. It’s pretty much a done deal now

[@Ibleedwhite]

@@anthony6800 who told u its done?

[@orotomahamehgreat4785]

It's all about needs. You don't sign players because you need to, unless you are Chelsea 😅😅

[@GermanChickenwing]

​@@jordandavis3867Arsenal is top 5 in europe in what sense?

[@richardhenderson1902]

Preparing for the inevitable departure of Saliba to RM

[@user-ze3nl2kc2f]

Definitely. Breaks my heart but he's always looked like a galactico to me.

[@SMGTTY]

I’m hoping we get an Odegaard challenger! If he goes on an injury break who fills the role? I’d have an AM and a wide forward.

[@benarchie21]

Already got 1 bud that’s veiras role 👍

[@SMGTTY]

@@benarchie21 veira has really disappointed after his first season. I sense he has 1 yr left to prove his worth or he should be loaned.

[@benarchie21]

@@SMGTTY yes about rite! I think he will come good he’s got potential 👍

[@Austinlorenzmccoy]

would say we use Trossard there and get a fast and tricky winger on that left

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

Missing 'Won Nothing' Ghostagaard

[@UTube-gs1yf]

Would take Zinchenko of Arsenal for sure. He's a real good player.

[@masudshambo839]

Is Julien Lauren Engkish or Spanish? I dont understand his accent

[@redtimez4520]

Trust me guys i always got a deep feeling of certain players making it. I am a United fan and i was so excited for Bruno, Martinez signings the most and they turned out perfect. I have a feeling Calafiori will be at their level and wanted United to get him but didnt happen so yeah Calafiori will be the best CB/LB next season and come back to this comment and praise me peasants after 7 months

[@Turnables]

If Martinez is your 'perfect', I am not surprised United ended where they are in the league 😂

[@redtimez4520]

@Turnables you would understand if you were a United fan but I don't blame you since you watch football from tiktok

[@user-gy1pu3gq3d]

Why talk about politics on this show? I am extremely anti-immigrant, but I don't bring it into football discussions because there is a time and a place.

[@iyohaoseghale3528]

Let it happen, but we need a striker

[@ChrisLeary23]

Word from sky now it’s going to be an understudy just like I think we would have used Sesko

[@RG-wk4xf]

@@ChrisLeary23 If you trust Mikel to make the right decision dont doubt him now my friend 🙂

[@amaechiobiechina4356]

​@@ChrisLeary23at least we got to get good back up than a low average sub and besides you h😅to bear in mind we got a lot of games to compete on

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

@@RG-wk4xf 30 years without a European cup, 20 without a title and never won the CL but "Patience is a virtue" Only at Arsenal....

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

@@RG-wk4xf If you trust Mikel to make the right decision after him spending 700m to win nothing for 4 years running then you're a bigger clown than he is

[@waynemarshall8836]

I believe he will be Partey replacement

[@ChrisLeary23]

ETH been given the keys to the transfer kitty again 😂. We all know how this ends …

[@shaunakkulhalli]

Aah yes. Sporting director. Director of recruitment and a technical director but you think ETH has been given the keys to the transfer kitty!! If I were you, I would seek a refund on the brain transplant that clearly didn’t work for you.

[@ChrisLeary23]

@@shaunakkulhalli Zirkzee , Ugarte and De Ligt scream ETH sorry. Besides Ashworth has been there how long ?

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

With another trophy for the 3rd season running, unlike small club Arsenal who've won nothing under the clown Arteta for last 4 years Bottle Job FC

[@ChrisLeary23]

@@DarrenTaylor-be5hf that emoji looks like it’s been on the caraboa energy drinks 😂 are you messaging me from the inside of a skip see if you can savour any bottles you speak of maybe you can trade them in and buy yourself a better phone .

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

@@ChrisLeary23 No, i'm messaging you from the outside your orphanage with a court order to let you know that the bailiffs will be attending tomorrow to confiscate your crayons and your Pokemon onesie

[@Joseperez-oz7to]

Sign him up can play cb rb and cdm I’m sure

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

Who told u that chump? AFTV?

[@GeorgeDrumm]

Do these people even watch him lol

[@yumyum6547]

Wow.... everything arsenal does , we love it but man utd does " i am not sure about that . Why did they do that .?" Get life yall

[@AnsuKargbo-ud2oz]

Arsenal are slow in negotiation

[@elimicnesh2549]

😢😢

[@bernardabang4107]

Gab reallly does not like United.

[@arsenal8517]

Nice arsenal is looking to tighten their defense... Wow but next what we need is osimhen and I can go with another defensive midfielder.

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

The only thing small club Arsenal are going with next season is yet another trophy less one for the 5th year running

[@arsenal8517]

@@DarrenTaylor-be5hf whatever makes you happy buddy. Can't be bothered to argue with clueless people

[@randyschwaggins]

Timber will play in midfield if Califiori comes in. We just need a striker now.

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

@@randyschwaggins Timber will play in midfield like he did all last season... We just a need a striker now to replace Artetas disaster 110m quid signings donkey Havertz and dogshit Jesus

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

@@arsenal8517 "Can't be bothered to argue with clueless people" says the mug who masturbates over Kairai Fav, believes osimhen's gonna join small club Arsenal and thinks Islington is in Iraq near Luton

[@roubini74]

I appaud kroos or having the guts to speak out. unlike the host hypocrisy

[@dessireshallenberger2836]

DeLigt is great, Tuchel just wanted a different style of CB. Same with Koeman… playing with a back 3 that DeLigt is not used to. As a Bayern fan, I’m not happy that he’s leaving!

[@G1an_official]

DeLight is a poor player mentally. He left Juventus and now he's leaving Bayern. He doesn't know how to fit in

[@DeCharlesFre]

​@@G1an_official He has pride within his abilities and he values himself highly. He demands that starting spot and if you don't give him that, 50 million price and out. You need that mentality to become the best. For his time at Juve, the club fell apart behind the scenes. At Bayern, they are rediscovering themselves after 11 years of dominance.

[@petersmith-yg7me]

Arsenal will no doubt spend yet another season winning nothing whatsoever.

[@fplbighead1352]

Please sign a striker Arsenal. Don't get fooled by goals scored last season.

[@FirstLast-cb3nt]

Chido should be promoted

[@mesadofitness8774]

Defence wins league tho, hopefully we do get a proper striker but I have faith in havertz not to mention jesus probably surprise us

[@aruntiwari7599]

Harsh reality but arsenal are not gonna win anything ...better to find new excuse now only

[@NorthernSpartan]

@@aruntiwari7599It’s about the journey not the destination;)

[@ChrisLeary23]

@@aruntiwari7599did Liverpool buy van dijk and Alisson with the same mindset then 😂

[@anuragdandekar6064]

Arteta's focus on defensive signings is too much

[@pgikiru]

They aren't just defensive signings. Everything starts from the back including the attack. The reason Arsenal are able to maintain pressure on the opposition and create so many chances in the opposition's box is because of how technical their defense and midfield is. Able to maintain a high line and distribute/carry the ball where necessary. Left side of defense needs bolstering. Zinchenko was never a defender and our tactics have evolved so we can no longer afford to cover for his defensive frailties. Timber also isn't a left back and will have a more prominent role in midfield going forward possibly being a longer term replacement for Partey. Kiwior is good but not great, he will need time to develop and is more useful in CB than LB. Tomi is also good cover on the left but is better suited on the right, therefore he is better cover for CB or RB where his passing and overlapping abilities are better utilized. Therefore clearly Califiori is needed.

[@petersmith-yg7me]

If Arsenal spend another £ 400 million they might win the FA cup.

[@isaacntelecha9366]

We've been going for starters they mostly flop

[@blackbubble1943]

Bellingham > Kroos

[@rogerfraser1168]

More lix

[@G1an_official]

Arsenal is getting an amazing player. Imagine if they also get Chiesa

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

Imagine if they win a title for the first time in 2 decades or a European cup in 3??? Nope, neither can i...

[@marcjy5228]

A title that your own team you support is nowhere near a sniff to that? Yeah? And the actual reason why the past decade has been made difficult due to man city presence and now chased upon by their 115charges? Yeah you sure make a 'good' point there.... NOT

[@Dave-nq6uy]

Zirkee is an awful player. Slow and bad on the ball. I'm happy he goes to United.

[@frenchman22]

Poor analysis of the Kros interview - supporting anti immigration. Right wing views by 2 white guys…..ummm that new?

[@riyantigh8784]

Saliba Madrid?

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

"He’ll fit SO WELL under Mikel Arteta" - Just like all of his 27 signings who've yet to win anything under him have

[@randyschwaggins]

You must struggle with basic tasks 😂

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

@@randyschwaggins With a name like Randy you must struggle with getting allowed entry into zoos and goat farms

[@dunkindeeznutz]

​@@randyschwagginshe is just starved of attention, probably locked in his bedroom until his parents get home from work.

[@KarnakZMZM]

Because beating Man City under Pep is so easy any keyboard warrior could do it if they were appointed manager of Arsenal Football Club; and given the same transfer budget and all the privileges Arteta has. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

@@KarnakZMZMSays the desert rat who beats Halimah Kurghali with a fish while screaming I LOVE KAI HAVERTZ

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

If the injury prone Riccardo Calafiori was any good then he'd sign for a big UCL winning club to win trophies, not small club Arsenal to win nothing like all of Artetas 27 signings haven't under him....

[@KarnakZMZM]

Are you a bot?

[@michaelballack3051]

Nah he needs to go to Inter Milan or AC Milan. Forget Arsenal

[@Abcdxyz11534]

He's already going to Arsenal. Keep crying 😭

[@rashidkhalid3970]

This is not the 2000s 😊

[@helicoptersrkool]

Cry and Cope harder. 👍

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

@@Abcdxyz11534 All of Artetas 27 signings that went to Arsenal are still crying because they've all won nothing there Not a carrot

[@DarrenTaylor-be5hf]

@@rashidkhalid3970 When Arsenal last won a title...

[@-youngish]

God can Jules nose get any further up Arteta’s taint?