Barcelona has begun moving in the transfer market to strengthen its defense line, after monitoring the situation of Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori, who may leave Arsenal in the summer, according to 'Fichajes'.

The Catalan team is seeking to strengthen its back line with a versatile player capable of playing as a left-back or center-back, making Calafiori the ideal choice under the leadership of Hans Flick, who is looking for left-footed players who can support both offensive and defensive building simultaneously.

Calafiori is expected to directly compete with Alejandro Balde and fill the team's need for a left-sided center-back in the current lineup, and the club's movements indicate that the deal could be completed for a suitable financial amount during the summer market of 2026.

The 23-year-old player possesses a high ability to advance in attack from the left side and close spaces as a central defender, which aligns with the demands of modern football. Despite being contracted until 2029, his reduced playing time under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal has prompted him to consider moving to Barcelona to relaunch his career.

Barcelona faces competition from Inter Milan, who are monitoring the player's situation, while Arsenal welcomes selling the player to achieve a suitable financial return. The Catalan club seeks to secure a young player with experience at the highest levels to enhance the team's defensive flexibility, with the possibility of completing the deal quickly if Arsenal decides to put him up for sale.