Arsenal eye transfer move for Serie A title winner just hours after advancing Christian Norgaard deal - they're not messing about!

Per FcInterNews, Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is interested in signing versatile defender Augusto from Inter this summer, amid rival interest from Atletico Madrid. Berta is leading the Gunners' pursuit, and may well have begun the Rojiblancos' chase, having previously worked for the club.

Augusto initially joined Inter on loan from Monza but joined the club permanently in 2024. Because of the club's managerial change, in which Simone Inzaghi was replaced by Christian Chivu, the 26-year-old could become available. He is capable of playing as a left wing-back, a left midfielder, and as a centre-back, and would cost around €30 million (£25.5m/$35m) this summer.

Arsenal have already agreed deals to sign Kepa from Chelsea, as well as Christian Norgaard from Brentford and Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. The club are also reported to be scouting a striker, as they chase Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres. Adding Augusto too would be a real coup as the club aim to finally make the step from runners-up to Premier League champions.

Augusto is playing for Inter at the Club World Cup, making three appearances thus far. He also made 29 league appearances, scoring three goals, as Inter finished runners-up in Serie A; he also played 37 times the season prior as they were crowned champions. Gunners scouts will next be able to watch him against Brazilian side Fluminense in the Round of 16 on Monday.