Meeting this morning opens the way for Calafiori to join Arsenal

By 1970s Gooner 

We all know of Bologna's reluctance to part ways with their star defender unless the gap in valuation between themselves and Arsenal of 10m is closed. 

Behind this lies ofcourse the reported 40% sale on clause they agreed with Basel when they bought the player only last season!

It has now become apparent that Arsenal have offered Kiwior as part of the transaction to help Bologna fill the gap that will be left.

This ofcourse opened up a can of worms because firstly Bologna have to assess if they deem Kiwior as an adequate replacement and hence raise additional valuation issues.

And secondly Kiwior himself has to be convinced to make the move too with reports stating that he is set for joining A.C Milan. 

Amidst all these complications however the Italian journalist Gianluca Dimarzio has reported today that Bologna is actively looking at replacing Calafiori with Juventous defender Daniel Rugani.

And that a meeting took place this morning at Bologna's headquarters between Rugani's agent, Torchia and the team's hierarchy to discuss this possibility. 

So a way out looks likely but it now depends on Rugani and Juventus agreeing to this deal...

You know what they say : things need to get worse before they get better...