Atletico Madrid are eager to advance in their chase of Lautaro Rivero, with the River Plate star also being chased by Real Madrid and Tottenham.
According to Fichajes, Atletico Madrid are preparing a €20 million bid plus bonuses for promising Argentine defender Lautaro Rivero. The centre-back is attracting massive interest from some of the big clubs on the continent, including Real Madrid and Tottenham, with Atletico Madrid now eager to advance in a deal with River Plate.
Lautaro Rivero has made a big mark on proceedings despite playing only for a short period with River Plate. Having returned to the club from his loan spell, the centre-back has become a key member of the first team, which has seen the Argentine club sanction a new deal for him as well as a mammoth release clause in the region of €100 million.
The move from River Plate is designed to protect the player’s value, which may have come after realising the growing interest from some of the big European clubs in the defender. Chelsea are one of those interested, while Atletico Madrid are the latest to show eagerness to advance in any move.
Atletico Madrid are prepared to make a €20 million bid for Rivero plus hefty bonuses to convince River PLate. The Argentine giants are unlikely to accept an offer of this kind, and may demand significantly more, although they are not likely to get anything close to his €100 million release clause.
Atletico Madrid are eager to convince the player’s camp first and then River Plate, while coming up with an offer that has bonuses and sell-on clauses that they feel could get a deal done. The Spanish giants are eager to wrap up an agreement with River Plate to avoid complications in the chase because there are some top teams, including Real Madrid and Tottenham, showing big interest in the player.
Real Madrid and Tottenham are keen
Real Madrid are indeed interested in the defender, and owing to their recent relations with River Plate, they might have a good hand at getting Rivero to the Santiago Bernabeu. However, the Argentine side are likely to demand a significant sum for the 22-year-old Argentine prospect, which could force Real Madrid into reconsidering their chase, as they have some high-profile free agents on their list ahead of next summer.
Tottenham are also in the mix, as they are considering a left-footed centre-back in January, and could look at the prospect of signing the 22-year-old Argentine prospect. However, they are unlikely to overspend on a player with a lack of experience playing in Europe, which could potentially give Atletico Madrid the onus in this race.