ARSENAL LEAPFROG NEWCASTLE IN RACE FOR €40M DEFENDER – SERIE A EVER-PRESENT NOW TOP GUNNERS TARGET
Gunners Lead Chase for €40m-Rated Star After Scouting Mission
Arsenal have overtaken Newcastle in the pursuit of €40m-rated defender Alessandro Buongiorno, with the 24-year-old Torino captain emerging as a top defensive target after playing every single minute of Serie A action this season.
The 6'4" center-back, who has been ever-present for Torino (3,420 minutes), fits Mikel Arteta’s profile of a ball-playing, physically dominant defender – and the Gunners are now preparing an opening bid to fend off rival interest.
Why Arsenal Want Buongiorno
✔ Aerial Dominance – Wins 4.2 duels per game
🎯 Elite Distribution – 89% pass accuracy
🏃 Never Injured – Ironman durability
Newcastle’s Fading Interest
💰 FFP limitations – Can’t compete with Arsenal’s budget
🔄 Focus on cheaper alternatives
Torino’s Stance
💶 €40m release clause – Non-negotiable
🇮🇹 Prefer sale abroad – Won’t strengthen Serie A rivals
How He Fits at Arsenal
🔹 Saliba’s long-term partner
🔹 Gabriel competition/cover
🔹 Homegrown quota boost (UCL rules)
What’s Next?
Arsenal to test Torino’s resolve this week
Player keen on Premier League move
Decision expected pre-Euros
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