Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is considering Arsenal and Italy's Riccardo Calafiori, 24, his Gunners team-mate, Chilean Piero Hincapie, 24, and Manchester City and Portugal's Ruben Dias, 29, as he looks to add physicality to his side's defence.

Real Madrid are interested in Arsenal and Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori, 24, who previously played under Jose Mourinho at Roma.

Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal with Bologna worth a combined £42.1m for 22-year-old Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori.

Arsenal are increasing their efforts to sign Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori, 22, from Bologna.

Arsenal are hoping to complete the signing of Riccardo Calafiori this week after holding further talks with Bologna over the Italy defender, 22.