Tottenham have a clear pathway to land River Plate talent Franco Mastantuono as Man United have decided to prioritise alternative targets
Tottenham Hotspur have started planning for summer’s transfer business after enduring a forgettable 2024/25 season.
Now out of all domestic competitions, Spurs’ only hope for silverware lies in the Europa League. Winning the Europa League would also help them seal Champions League qualification. Regardless of what happens from now on and until the end of the season, a major squad revamp in the summer transfer window seems certain.
Daniel Levy has adapted the transfer strategy of investing in youth with bags of potential in the last few years, and it looks like he will continue it to rebuild the squad that has been decimated by injuries since last year.
Tottenham interested in signing River Plate wonderkid Franco Mastantuono
Tottenham interested in signing River Plate wonderkid Franco Mastantuono
According to an exclusive report from GIVEMESPORT, Tottenham have been handed a massive boost in their hopes to land River Plate starlet Franco Mastantuono. The club chiefs have entered discussions over a move for the teenager at a time when Manchester United have decided to pursue alternative targets.
Widely regarded as one of the biggest prospects in South America at the moment, Franco Mastantuono has been making waves with River Plate. At such a tender age, the attacking midfielder has quickly established himself as one of the team’s standout performers. He has been making a name for himself since debuting for River Plate in January 2024 and became the club’s youngest-ever goal scorer a month later.
A left-footed playmaker who combines exceptional ball control and technique with vision, Mastantuono is primed for a big move to Europe sooner rather than later. The teenage prodigy’s performances at the Estadio Monumental have not gone unnoticed, with several clubs vying for his signature.
Ange Postecoglou has been a staunch promoter of youth since arriving at Spurs in 2023
The aforementioned report adds that the Tottenham officials have intensified their pursuit in their attempts to beat Man United to the signing of Mastantuono, who has a release clause worth in the region of £38million inserted into his contract that runs until December 2026. Spurs have contacted River Plate to gauge whether they are willing to cash in on their Argentinean wonderkid at a reduced price than his release clause this summer.
The Argentina under-20 international, who is being likened to Manchester City star Phil Foden, operates primarily as an attacking midfielder but is also adept on the right wing. He fits the mould of signings the Lilywhites have made a lot in recent times—as evidenced by the purchases of Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, Wilson Odobert, Yang Min-hyeok and Mason Melia.
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Now that Man United are busy targeting other players, the North Londoners have a clear pathway to win the race for the River Plate talent’s services. And if Daniel Levy and Johan Lange can convince Mastantuono of the exciting project at White Hart Lane, it would represent a massive achievement.