Chelsea are reportedly ready to make their move for talented River Plate teenager Franco Mastantuono, who has a €45 million release clause.
According toRiver Npoticias, Franco Mastantuono could soon become the subject of a transfer move away from River Plate. Chelsea are reportedly prepared to go all out for the teenager. The attacking midfielder has a €45 million release clause, as interested parties, including the Blues, will be looking to reach an agreement.
River Plate are expecting offers to pour in for a number of their key performers, as Marcelo Gallardo will anticipate a few departures. One of them could be teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono, as the 17-year-old did attract a lot of clubs towards him during the summer window.
The January period is when South American clubs are a bit receptive to offers for their key stars, as the movements during then seem pretty high. In Mastantuono’s case, there are a host of clubs interested, includingReal Madrid and the Manchester clubs, while other English sides are also keen.
Liverpool are the latest to enter the race for the teenager, who has a €45 million release clause. The price point could prove to be a stumbling block for some of those clubs, but not Chelsea, who have shown in the past they will be open to investing in whatever it takes to get the best talents out there.
Chelsea are interested, and they are now ready to go all out for the player and add him to their impressive stable of some of the best young talents from around. The Blues will indeed face competition from some of their domestic and overseas rivals, but they could find themselves in a fantastic position to sign the €45 million-rated Argentine prodigy.
A January transfer will be a better deal for River Plate
While manager Gallardo will rue the prospect of losing a player of Mastantuono’s quality so early in his time at River Plate, a deal in January could benefit the club. They will look to squeeze the best out of this market opportunity, as South American rules will see to it that the €45 million-rated Argentine prodigy remains at the club at least until next summer.
Mastantuono will turn 18 next August, meaning Chelsea can potentially make a deal next summer. However, the level of competition for the teenager will compel the Blues into finding an agreement sooner rather than later. For now, these are only reports about their interest, although it would not come as a surprise if they make a big offer to secure Mastantuono in January.