Inter have joined the race to sign Argentine wonderkid Thiago Almada according to a number of Argentine media reports doing the rounds at the moment.

The 18-year-old central midfielder is seen as one of the most promising young players on the planet and is currently on the books of Superliga Argentina side Velez Sarsfield.

Inter are one of a number of clubs to have shown an interest in signing the Argentine under 20 national team player, who is under contract with his current employers until the end of the 2022/23 season.

Premier League clubs Manchester City and Arsenal have both also been linked with him in reports that have circulated recently.

This season Almada has been near ever present for Velez Sarsfield with him having made a total of 24 appearances across all competitions to date. In 1374 minutes on the field, he has scored five goals and provided two assists for his teammates.