Report – Arsenal Join Atletico Madrid In Keeping Tabs On Inter Milan & Brazil Star | OneFootball

Arsenal have joined Atletico in viewing versatile Inter Milan wingback Carlos Augusto as a transfer target.

This according to Italian outlet FCInterNews. They report that Inter would have no intention of selling the 26-year-old however.

Reports recently emerged that Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are keen on Inter wingback Carlos Augusto.

It is no secret that the Colchoneros are targeting a left-back. And reportedly, Augusto is close to the top of their list of targets.

However, Atletico are not the only team to show an interest in the Brazilian.

Report – Arsenal Join Atletico Madrid In Keeping Tabs On Carlos Augusto

MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Carlos Augusto of FC Internazionale reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

According to FCInterNews, former Atletico sporting director Andrea Berta was a key figure in identifying Carlos Augusto as a target for the Spanish giants.

However, the outlet note, Berta has since left Atletico. He joined Arsenal as their new Sporting Director in the spring.,

And according to FCIN, Berta remains a keen admirer of Augusto, who joined Inter from Monza in the summer of 2023.

Therefore, FCIN report, Augusto has also come onto the Gunners’ radar.

However, the outlet add, Inter would have little intention of selling the 26-year-old.

Augusto has become a key player for Inter. Particularly because of his versatility, as he is capable of playing either at left-wingback or on the left of a back three.

Moreover, reports FCIN, new Inter coach Cristian Chivu is a big fan of what he has seen from Augusto in his first few training sessions.

The Romanian sees the former Monza wingback as a key part of his project.