Fans were convinced Riccardo Calafiori's ex-girlfriend had confirmed his imminent move to Arsenal before she released a statement to assert the claims had come from a fake account.
The Bologna defender has long been linked with the Gunners this summer, with reports earlier this week claiming a deal worth upwards of £33.7m had been agreed between the two clubs.
With the transfer seemingly nearing completion, some fans on social media have claimed an unlikely source had confirmed the move will take place.
A post on social media said to have been shared by Calafiori's girlfriend Benedetta Beome claimed the deal had been confirmed and also announced the pair had broken up.