Tuesday 19 August 2025

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  • 31-05
'Man Utd tried to sign me several times – I knew they were at the top of the universe'

Marko Arnautovic had enjoyed six seasons of Premier League football before Manchester United came in for him after a successful spell at Bologna, but the Austrian rejected a move to...

Transfer news Bologna
  • 31-01
Chelsea transfer news: Goalkeeper targeted and midfielder heads for Stamford Bridge exit

Chelsea’s efforts to conclude their transfer business before the window has advanced with another youngster set to head out the Stamford Bridge exit door

Transfer news Bologna
  • 08-01
Joshua Zirkzee's stance on Man Utd exit and January swap deal shows his true colours

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford during the January transfer window, just months after signing from Bologna

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Joshua Zirkzee makes decision over Manchester United future amid Juventus transfer links

The Dutchman has scored just one goal since arriving from Bologna in the summer.

Alisson sends clear message to Arne Slot and new Liverpool signing Giorgi Marmadashvili

Liverpool star Alisson celebrated his 32nd birthday with a 2-0 win over Bologna in the Champions League, with the goalkeeper producing a fine performance to...

Arne Slot gets first chance to scout Liverpool transfer option after glowing recommendation

Liverpool take on Bologna in the Champions League on Wednesday night, and the Reds boss could get a glimpse of a young talent he may...

Arne Slot sends three-word demand to Liverpool stars in bid for Champions League glory

Liverpool welcome Bologna to Anfield on Wednesday evening as Arne Slot takes charge of the Reds at home for the first time in the Champions...

Liverpool news: Arne Slot rejects genius transfer repeat after double injury blow

Liverpool are back in Champions League action on Wednesday evening as they welcome Italian side Bologna to Anfield and Arne Slot has been speaking ahead...

Man Utd's Joshua Zirkzee transfer alternative emerges after Jim Ratcliffe frustration

Manchester United strengthened their attack with the signing of Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna, but they were considering an alternative option until late in the window

Fabio Capello questions Man Utd signing and makes unflattering comparison to Liverpool star

Former England boss Fabio Capello has not been impressed by what he's seen from Joshua Zirkzee since he swapped Bologna for Manchester United in the...

Mikel Arteta reveals plans for Arsenal star after sealing Riccardo Calafiori transfer

Mikel Arteta has increased the depth of his Arsenal squad following the arrival of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna and the Italian will see increased competition...

Martin Odegaard rates Arsenal signing Riccardo Calafiori after pre-season defeat to Liverpool

The Italy defender completed a £42m move from Bologna to Arsenal this week.

Arsenal agree personal terms with top midfield target after £25m transfer breakthrough

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of 28-year-old Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino after completing the capture of highly-coveted Bologna centre-back Riccardo Calafiori

Riccardo Calafiori singles out the Arsenal star who 'forced' him to accept Gunners transfer

Arsenal have completed a £42m swoop for Riccardo Calafiori, with the Italian international joining from Bologna after helping the Serie A club qualify for the...

Mikel Arteta tells Arsenal fans what they can expect from Riccardo Calafiori as deal done

Arsenal have completed the signing of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori

Arsenal complete Riccardo Calafiori transfer as Mikel Arteta lands key signing

Arsenal have announced the signing of Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori after finally reaching an agreement with Bologna for the defender, who shone at Euro 2024

Arsenal sign Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna in £42m deal

He becomes the Gunners' second new arrival following David Raya's permanent move.

Arsenal sign Italy defender Calafiori from Bologna

Arsenal complete the signing of Bologna and Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori for a fee of up to £42m.

Arsenal step up efforts to complete next transfer after Riccardo Calafiori deal

Arsenal are close to completing the transfer of Bologna and Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori - but still have more business to do in the coming...

Arsenal star 'ready' for transfer exit which could leave Mikel Arteta with headache

Arsenal are closing in on signing Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori for £42million and the Italian's arrival may well prompt Jakub Kiwior to find a new...

Arsenal transfer news: Riccardo Calafiori plan emerges as his arrival sparks first exit

Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori is poised to join Arsenal in the coming days after agreeing to sign a five-year contract - and his arrival will...

Arsenal transfer news: Riccardo Calafiori move one step away as rivals want Eberechi Eze

Having already secured David Raya's services on a permanent basis, Arsenal are set to make Bologna centre-back Riccardo Calafiori their first major new signing of...

Arsenal announcement means club can fund Riccardo Calafiori transfer – with help of 2 million fans

The Gunners are closing in on a £42.1million deal to sign the Bologna defender but there could be a scenario where Arsenal fans themselves pay...

Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal transfer breakthrough with £40m deal close

Gunners poised to clinch first major summer signing after advancing in negotiations with Serie A side Bologna

Arsenal: Riccardo Calafiori omitted from Bologna squad for training camp as £40m transfer nears

Gunners could wrap up a deal for the Italy defender this week after lengthy negotiations

Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori transfer faced with Roma 'legal challenge' amid further delay

Arsenal are pushing to complete a deal for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori having agreed a fee with the Italian side but there seems to be...

Arsenal transfer news: Riccardo Calafiori fee agreed as second bid made for goalkeeper

Arsenal are close to completing the signing of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori after finally agreeing a fee for the Italy international, while another goalkeeper is...

Arsenal transfer news: Agent gives Gunners boost for £50m star as deal for top target stalls

Arsenal have received some positive transfer news after suffering a blow in their chase for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori with less than a month until...

Arsenal face Riccardo Calafiori headache as Bologna chief offers transfer update

Arsenal had made Riccardo Calafiori their top target of the summer transfer window, but their move for the Italian international is stalling as the Gunners...

Arsenal update on Riccardo Calafiori talks as Bologna transfer chief goes public

The reportedly remains a sizeable difference in valuation between the two clubs

Arsenal transfer news: Defender holding up Calafiori deal as double Barcelona problem emerges

Arsenal are chasing the signature of Bologna defender Ricardo Calafiori, but there has been a hold-up in the transfer as Barcelona chase two of Mikel...

Man Utd transfer news: Leny Yoro could force six exits as Matthijs de Ligt stance emerges

Manchester United have completed two major signings this summer, with striker Joshua Zirkzee joining from Bologna and teenage defender Leny Yoro making a big money...

Riccardo Calafiori update shows how close he is to completing Arsenal transfer

Italy's Euro 2024 star Riccardo Calafiori has emerged as a key option for Mikel Arteta, though a deal for the defender has dragged on with...

Why Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori deal has stalled amid Bologna transfer fee issue

Italian club are driving a hard bargain in the knowledge that much of their profit will be owed to former club Basel

Man Utd transfer news: Leny Yoro breakthrough achieved as Mason Greenwood profit banked

Manchester United are pushing for their second signing of the summer as they reach an agreement with Lille over Leny Yoro having already landed Joshua...

Mikel Arteta suffers huge transfer setback as third club threatens to derail Arsenal deal

Arsenal have been pursuing Italian centre-half Riccardo Calafiori but his club Bologna, are currently negotiating with Basel as they look to drive down their sell-on...

Man Utd transfer news: Leny Yoro makes decision as Erik ten Hag explains surprise U-turn

Manchester United are off the mark in the summer transfer window and Erik ten Hag and co are expected to step up their efforts after...

Riccardo Calafiori: Why Arsenal want to sign 'Bulldozer' who could be key to Mikel Arteta's next big idea

Arteta views Bologna and Italy defender as a crucial part of his evolution of the team

Joshua Zirkzee reveals message from Kobbie Mainoo before completing Man Utd transfer

Joshua Zirkzee has officially completed his move from Bologna to Manchester United, with the Dutchman becoming the Premier League club's first signing of the INEOS...

Joshua Zirkzee to Man Utd transfer: 'Agreeable' terms, contract and 'world class' comments

Joshua Zirkzee has joined United on a five-year deal - with the option for an extra year, after United secured agreeable payment terms with Italian...

Man Utd announce Joshua Zirkzee signing in first transfer of INEOS era

Manchester United have made their first signing of the summer transfer window, with Joshua Zirkzee arriving at Old Trafford in a £36million deal from Serie...

Joshua Zirkzee drops huge hint on £36m Man Utd transfer before official announcement

Manchester United are close to completing a move for top target Joshua Zirkzee, with the Bologna attacker now all but confirming he will soon be...

Erik ten Hag drops huge Man Utd transfer hint with praise for Euro 2024 star

Erik ten Hag has already lined up two deals, with a combined £76million move for Dutch duo Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Light from Bologna...

Man Utd transfer news: Joshua Zirkzee makes final request as Red Devils must sell before next move

Manchester United's transfer work is in full flow as they prepare to sign Bologna and Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee and continue to work on strengthening...

Man Utd transfer news: Joshua Zirkzee medical booked as club pull out of Joao Neves race

Manchester United are close to making Joshua Zirkzee their first signing of the summer transfer window, agreeing a £36million fee with Bologna after his nation...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic delivers Man Utd good news over £34m transfer as path becomes clear

Manchester United are making moves to land Joshua Kirkzee from Bologna and AC Milan chief Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed they will not compete for the...

Arsenal push for Riccardo Calafiori transfer as contact made over Dan Bentley deal

Arsenal have expressed an interest in Wolves goalkeeper Dan Bentley, as they continue talks over a deal for Bologna and Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori.

Man Utd to pay agent who clashed with Gary Neville £8.45m for first summer transfer

Manchester United will trigger Joshua Zirkzee's release clause at Bologna but they're also set to pay a multi-million fee to his agent, Kia Joorabchian, who...

Man Utd's first summer transfer to earn Bayern Munich £17m as clever clause emerges

Manchester United look set to make their first move in the transfer market since the arrivals of Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox as they near...

Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal transfer would be 'a disaster' for Serie A, warns former Bologna chief

Gunners have identified the Italy centre-back as a key summer target in bid to significantly strengthen Mikel Arteta’s squad

Arsenal make 'monstrous proposal' to sign Euro 2024 star as Mikel Arteta plans take shape

Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Bologna and Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori following his impressive performances in Serie A and at Euro...

Riccardo Calafiori: Arsenal and Chelsea handed huge transfer boost over Bologna defender

The centre-back is reportedly of interest in the London rivals

Man Utd transfer news: Joshua Zirkzee move '99%% likely' as Sofyan Amrabat hint dropped

Manchester United are yet to make their first signing of the summer transfer window but Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co appear to be edging closer...

Bologna open door to Arsenal over Riccardo Calafiori transfer

Arsenal are weighing up a move for the Italy defender.

Bologna chief admits Joshua Zirzkee is set for transfer after talks with Erik ten Hag

Manchester United are one of the clubs tracking Joshua Zirkzee - and one prominent figure at Bologna has now admitted the striker is likely to...

Manchester United 'accelerate Joshua Zirkzee bid' after £12m compromise for Dan Ashworth's first transfer deal

Sizeable rumoured agent fee has been key to unlocking Bologna striker’s future amid rival AC Milan interest

Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea get boost in four-way Riccardo Calafiori transfer battle

Arsenal have already made an enquiry for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori but Liverpool and Chelsea are also eyeing a move for the Italy international centre-back...

Why Man Utd have made Joshua Zirkzee their top striker target as cut-price fee emerges

Man Utd have made Bologna and Holland forward Joshua Zirkzee their top attacking target in this summer's transfer window, with his age, price, potential and...

Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd receive Zirkzee boost, Liverpool star wants exit, Arsenal confirm deal

Manchester United are being heavily tipped to sign Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee by triggering his £34million release clause, while Liverpool and Arsenal appear to be...

Man Utd given Joshua Zirkzee boost as Newcastle face late transfer hijack

Manchester United are interested in signing Bologna and Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee and could face encouragement in a move for the forward despite a bitter...

Man Utd 'close to first INEOS transfer' with super agent Kia Joorabchian key to move

Manchester United are reportedly closing in on a £34million deal for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee after his agent, Kia Joorabchian, derailed AC Milan's pursuit of...

Man Utd 'preparing' to trigger transfer target's release clause after UEFA block deal

Manchester United are planning to try and sign Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, who is available for a fairly modest transfer fee due to a release...

Man Utd transfer target has already been offered contract by Premier League rival

Manchester United are reportedly in talks with Joshua Zirkzee but the Bologna striker was once offered a contract by a rival Premier League club

Zlatan Ibrahimovic endorses £34m Man Utd target as three-man shortlist emerges

Both Manchester United and AC Milan are interested in signing Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee and Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hailed the "great season" the 23-year-old enjoyed

Arsenal get unwanted transfer competition for "great champion" as club president speaks out

Joshua Zirkzee could leave Bologna this summer with Inter Milan and Arsenal among those chasing the 22-year-old, who has helped guide his team closer to...

Sir Jim Ratcliffe sent blunt warning over Man Utd target as Erik ten Hag doubts emerge

Manchester United have been linked with Bologna head coach Thiago Motta in recent weeks - but one of the club's director has hit out at...

Man Utd target new defender after Sir Jim Ratcliffe made feelings on transfers clear

Manchester United have lodged an inquiry for Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumi as Erik ten Hag proceeds with plans to bolster his defensive options in the...

Five stars Arsenal could sign in the summer transfer window – including Victor Osimhen

Arsenal did not make a signing on transfer deadline day but Mikel Arteta has already admitted his squad is thin and will need to be...

Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils eye top Arsenal target as Amad rules out departure

Manchester United could be about to rival Arsenal for Bologna hitman Joshua Zirkzee as they eye more firepower with Amad Diallo ruling out a loan...

Jose Mourinho transfer target claims Man Utd "didn't have enough money" to sign him

Manchester United attempted to buy Marko Arnautovic in the summer transfer window just gone, but the Bologna striker has now revealed it was the Red...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic tears into Kylian Mbappe over failed Real Madrid transfer

Kylian Mbappe had looked set to swap Paris for Madrid over the summer, but the Frenchman stayed put after a late change of heart -...

Marko Arnautovic's agent disputes Man Utd's version of summer transfer events

Bologna striker Marko Arnautovic was linked with a move to Manchester United over the summer but ended up staying with the Serie A club beyond...

Bologna chief disputes Man Utd’s claim over Marko Arnautovic transfer collapse

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag worked alongside Marko Arnautovic at FC Twente and was linked with bringing him to Old Trafford during the summer...

Five strikers Man Utd can pursue after ditching awful Marko Arnautovic transfer plan

Manchester United's pursuit of a new striker this summer continues after the club walked away from their surprise move to sign 33-year-old forward Marko Arnautovic

Marko Arnautovic: Manchester United end interest in Bologna striker

Manchester United end their interest in Bologna's former West Ham and Stoke forward Marko Arnautovic.

Marko Arnautovic: Manchester United end interest in signing Bologna striker

Manchester United end their interest in signing former West Ham and Stoke forward Marko Arnautovic.

Man Utd pull out of Marko Arnautovic transfer after supporter backlash

Manchester United have discontinued their interest in signing Bologna striker Marko Arnautovic after fans got in touch with the club to outline their reservations

Man Utd sent transfer message over 'priceless' Marko Arnautovic: "It's not a question of money"

Erik ten Hag has made Marko Arnautovic a priority for Manchester United during the final weeks of the transfer window, but despite the Bologna striker...

Man Utd target Arnautovic left Mourinho baffled with five-hour early arrival to training

Manchester United have made Bologna star Marko Arnautovic their top transfer target to help supplement their strikers going into the final weeks of the summer...

Bologna vow not to sell ‘priceless’ Marko Arnautovic to Manchester United after bid rejected

Manchester United have been told to forget about signing Marko Arnautovic by Bologna sporting director Marco De Vaio.

Marko Arnautovic's agent brother hints he is trying to get Man Utd transfer done

Manchester United could be edging ever closer to a deal for former West ham star Marko Arnautovic - with his brother hinting he's trying to...

Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Arnautovic bid rebuffed, Sesko talks underway and Barcelona issue De Jong plea

Manchester United have seen a transfer bid for Marko Arnautovic rejected by Bologna after Erik ten Hag's side slumped to a 2-1 loss at home...

Aaron Hickey: Brentford sign Scotland defender from Bologna for £17m

Brentford sign Bologna defender Aaron Hickey for £17m including add-ons.

Aaron Hickey: Brentford confirm £19m signing from Bologna in first major summer deal

Brentford have announced the signing of Aaron Hickey from Bologna.

Arsenal handed fresh Aaron Hickey transfer hope after Brentford boss issues refusal

Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Bologna defender for some time and despite Brentford stealing a march on a transfer, the Bees...

Arsenal transfer boost as Aaron Hickey decision made by Bologna

Arsenal have been boosted in their reported pursuit of Aaron Hickey with Bologna accepting the defender can be sold this summer.

Arsenal receive transfer boost on Aaron Hickey pursuit after Golden Boy nomination

The left-back has impressed in the Nations League for Scotland after a fine domestic season for Bologna with the Serie A club now admitting that...

Liverpool have new rival at 'negotiation table' for second summer transfer

LIVERPOOL have already confirmed that Fabio Carvalho will join the club when the transfer window opens.

Mikel Arteta 'one step away' from starting Arsenal's summer transfer business

Arsenal's summer transfer window could begin with an early signing as the club close in on Bologna's Aaron Hickey, who has impressed in the Serie...

Edu 'steps up' Arsenal transfer efforts for £17m Scotland star to replace Nuno Tavares

Arsenal technical director Edu is busy planning another successful transfer window at the Emirates, with the Gunners chief stepping up his efforts to sign Bologna...