Arsenal will be in a three-way battle to sign Italian defender Alessandro Buongiorno, valued at €35 million, from Torino next year, with AC Milan and Inter Milan also keen.
According to a report by Repubblica, as relayed by FC Inter News, Alessandro Buongiorno is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are in a three-way battle to sign the Italian centre-back, with AC Milan and Inter Milan also interested in him. Meanwhile, Torino will demand around €35 million to part ways with him.
Alessandro Buongiorno has taken some time to rise in prominence. The 24-year-old is a graduate of Torino’s youth division but had to wait until the 2021/22 season to become a regular for the Serie A club. Loan spells at AC Carpi and FC Trapani helped his cause, and he has not looked back in the last few years.
One of the most underrated defenders in Serie A, Buongiorno has turned out nearly 100 times thus far for Torino, chipping in with three goals and four assists. Meanwhile, the player has broken into the Italian national team this year, making two appearances. His progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of many high-profile clubs.
The report by Repubblica (h/t FC Inter News) has suggested that AC Milan and Inter Milan are interested in Alessandro Buongiorno. In addition, the Torino defender has captured the attention of Premier League bigwigs like Arsenal. Meanwhile, the Granata will demand around €35 million to part ways with him next year.
Arsenal might delve into the market for a centre-back in the 2024 summer transfer window. Recent reports have linked Jakub Kiwior and Takehiro Tomiyasu with well-known clubs. While the Gunners are not interested in parting ways with the duo, they can do with a central defensive upgrade.
With Gabriel Magalhaes no longer the undisputed first-choice centre-back for Arsenal, they can do with a new central defender. Alessandro Buongiorno has thus emerged as a viable target for the North London club. Meanwhile, they are financially adept enough to pay €35 million to land him.
But with AC Milan and Inter Milan also in the three-way battle, the chase for his signature will heat up. It will be interesting to see where the 24-year-old Italian defender lands if he leaves Torino next year.
