Arsenal Make Contact Over Bragantino Teenager Ryan Augusto in Early 2027 Planning

Arsenal have taken the first step towards a possible future move for Red Bull Bragantino's teenage right-back Ryan Augusto, holding informal talks over the 19-year-old as they line up options for 2027.

According to reporting from ESPN Brazil, the Gunners have made preliminary enquiries to position themselves ahead of rival suitors, repeating the playbook that brought Gabriel Martinelli to North London from Ituano as a teenager in 2019. Augusto has made his senior breakthrough this season, racking up eight first-team appearances including three top-flight starts, the latest against Mirassol-SP on October 7, while also winning five caps for Brazil's Under-20 side.

The move reflects Arsenal's determination to keep refreshing their squad with high-potential young talent even while competing at the top of the Premier League. With first-choice right-back options having endured injury problems in recent seasons, adding another young defender would be a long-term investment rather than an immediate fix.

One complication is Augusto's contract situation: the teenager is tied to Bragantino until the end of 2029, which would give the Brazilian club a strong hand in any negotiation. Arsenal are nevertheless expected to continue monitoring his progress, with the coming months set to determine whether informal contact turns into a formal approach.