Calafiori Linked with Real Madrid: Future at Arsenal Uncertain

A new report claims that Arsenal's Italian left-back Riccardo Calafiori could leave the club in a shock transfer. The report notes that the player has spent three years at the club in north London and has played very well this season.

Calafiori's contract reaches the two-year mark next summer. The report says that if the deal cannot be extended, the Gunners may have to consider selling the player. Calafiori featured in Arsenal's defence yesterday, when the club won at Anfield for the first time in 14 years, and played a part in the team's rise to the top of the Premier League.

According to TEAMtalk, Real Madrid are closely monitoring the player. The Madrid club signed Marc Cucurella this summer, but Calafiori's ability to also play in midfield has caught the attention of Jose Mourinho. The report says Real Madrid have requested information about a transfer because Mourinho used the player in nine matches during his time at Roma. It is not yet known whether these developments will materialise.