According to reports in the German and Italian media, Juventus, who failed in capturing Bayern Munich's Bastian Schweinsteiger and Diego of Werder Bremen are planning to launch a bid for Augusto.

The 20-year-old wonder-kid has impressed for Leverkusen since joining the Bundesliga club from Flamengo for five million Euros last summer.

Alongside Juventus, a host of other European giants including Arsenal, Liverpool and Inter are reportedly interested in signing Augusto.