Real Madrid expresses interest in Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori

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Real Madrid expresses interest in Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori
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Real Madrid has scouted Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, who is 24 years old and has previously played under Jose Mourinho at Roma. The interest in Calafiori comes as Tottenham considers Juventus defender Gleison Bremer as a potential replacement for Cristian Romero. Meanwhile, Manchester United is reportedly pursuing Newcastle's 21-year-old defender Lewis Hall, as well as looking into a deal for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes. United's co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is also willing to meet wage demands for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who remains a target this summer.

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  • Riccardo Calafiori previously played under Mourinho at Roma.
  • Tottenham is exploring a move for Gleison Bremer.
  • Manchester United is interested in Lewis Hall from Newcastle.
  • Sir Jim Ratcliffe aims to meet wage demands for Elliot Anderson.
  • Fulham is considering a deal for Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan.
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  • 10:44 PMYahoo SportsReal Madrid eye Arsenal's Calafiori - Wednesday's gossip
  • 10:44 PMBBC SportReal Madrid eye Arsenal's Calafiori - Wednesday's gossip
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Real Madrid scout Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori, Tottenham consider Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, Manchester United chase Newcastle's Lewis Hall, plus more.

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Real Madrid scout Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori, Tottenham consider Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, Manchester United chase Newcastle's Lewis Hall, plus more.

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