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Real Madrid targets Riccardo Calafiori after recent defensive signings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:45 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Real Madrid targets Riccardo Calafiori after recent defensive signings

Summary

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez announced that the club will pursue at least one more top defender this summer. Following the signings of Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries, Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori is among the players being considered. Calafiori has made a strong impression in the Premier League since joining Arsenal from Bologna in 2024. Perez aims to enhance the team's defensive options after the departures of David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, and Antonio Rudiger. The likelihood of Arsenal accepting an offer for Calafiori remains uncertain, given his importance to their title aspirations.

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By the Numbers

•Florentino Perez commits to more signings this summer.
•Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries have already joined the team.
•Riccardo Calafiori is a target alongside Josko Gvardiol.
•Calafiori has become a key defender for Arsenal since 2024.
•Uncertainty exists regarding Arsenal's willingness to sell.

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3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid eye Calafiori after Konaté and Dumfries deals as Perez vows more top signings

What they're saying

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Florentino Perez has declared that Real Madrid are not finished in the transfer market this summer, promising at least one more top defender after the signings of Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries,...
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