Inside Arsenal target Riccardo Calafiori’s rise, from career-threatening knee injury to being compared to Paolo Maldini

ARSENAL target Riccardo Calafiori was a knee injury away from never playing again.

The Gunners have reportedly agreed personal terms with the Italy defender but are still working on negotiating a transfer fee with Bologna.

Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori is keen on a move to ArsenalAFP Instagram @richycalaA knee injury nearly saw Calafiori’s career end before it started[/caption]

The defender, 22, is believed to be sold on Mikel Arteta’s project and is eager to make the move.