{"id":44584,"date":"2026-03-17T03:55:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T07:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/17\/not-for-sale-arsenals-intentions-revealed-for-versatile-23-year-old-stars-future\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T03:55:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T07:55:43","slug":"not-for-sale-arsenals-intentions-revealed-for-versatile-23-year-old-stars-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/17\/not-for-sale-arsenals-intentions-revealed-for-versatile-23-year-old-stars-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Not for sale: Arsenal&#8217;s intentions revealed for versatile 23-year-old star&#8217;s future"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/17\/not-for-sale-arsenals-intentions-revealed-for-versatile-23-year-old-stars-future\/#Calafioli_has_been_important_for_Arsenal_this_season\" >Calafioli has been important for Arsenal this season<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/17\/not-for-sale-arsenals-intentions-revealed-for-versatile-23-year-old-stars-future\/#Interest_from_Italy_and_the_Premier_League\" >Interest from Italy and the Premier League<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Arsenal are adamant about Riccardo Calafioli&#8217;s future, with the club having no plans to sell the Italian defender despite growing interest from several major Serie A sides, according to reports.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to TEAMtalk, clubs including Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus and Napoli are closely monitoring the 23-year-old&#8217;s situation.<\/p>\n<p>However, Arsenal are committed to keeping the versatile defender at the Emirates Stadium as part of their long-term plans.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners view Calafioli as a key component of their defense and are unlikely to be keen on accepting offers during the upcoming summer transfer window.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calafioli_has_been_important_for_Arsenal_this_season\"><\/span>Calafioli has been important for Arsenal this season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Calafioli has quickly established himself as one of the Premier League&#8217;s most promising defenders.<\/p>\n<p>His ability to play not only as a centre-back but also as a left-back will be crucial for Mikel Arteta&#8217;s side this season.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal&#8217;s position in the negotiations is further strengthened as the player himself is settled in London and is not actively pushing for a move.<\/p>\n<p>The club believes he still has a lot of room to develop and has the potential to become one of the mainstays of our defense for years to come.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interest_from_Italy_and_the_Premier_League\"><\/span>Interest from Italy and the Premier League<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Riccardo Calafioli plays for Arsenal (Photo by Alex Pantling\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite Arsenal&#8217;s attitude, Calafioli&#8217;s performances have not gone unnoticed. Several of Italy&#8217;s top clubs are believed to be monitoring the situation in the hope that a transfer opportunity may arise.<\/p>\n<p>Inter Milan and AC Milan are reportedly looking to strengthen their defense, with Juventus and Napoli also reportedly interested in the defender returning to Serie A.<\/p>\n<p>There is currently no indication that Calafioli is considering leaving the club, but appealing for a return to his home country could be a factor in his future.<\/p>\n<p>There are also reports of interest from Chelsea, but a move between the London rivals is thought to be highly unlikely.<\/p>\n<p>Unless the situation changes dramatically, the Italian defender is expected to remain at the Emirates, believing his best days are yet to come as Arsenal continue to build a squad capable of challenging for major trophies.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Arsenal, Chelsea hope to win 100 million euros ahead of Barcelona<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal are adamant about Riccardo Calafioli&#8217;s future, with the club having no plans to sell the Italian defender despite growing interest from several major Serie A sides, according to reports.According to TEAMtalk, clubs including Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus and Napoli are closely monitoring the 23-year-old&#8217;s situation. 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