Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly compete with Leicester City in the race to sign 19-year-old Argentine whizkid Facundo Buonanotte.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing Facundo Buonanotte, and he will cost around €50 million. The 19-year-old is currently on loan at Leicester City, and he has impressed the Foxes with his performances. Leicester want to make the move permanent, and they will have to compete with Tottenham.
The North London club need to bring in attacking reinforcements, and the 19-year-old could prove to be a quality long-term addition. The youngster is versatile enough to operate on either flank, and he will add pace, flair and unpredictability to the Tottenham attack. The teenager has impressed in the top flight with Leicester, and he has the quality to succeed at Tottenham as well.
Playing alongside better players at the North London club will bring out the best out of him. Tottenham might be able to offer him European football for next season as well. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Tottenham certainly have the financial muscle to pay €50 million for him, and it will be interesting to see if they are ready to splash the cash on the South American attacker. A move to Tottenham with help sort out his long-term future and focus on his football. It will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds.
Will Brighton let him move on?
It remains to be seen whether Brighton & Hove Albion are prepared to let him leave at the end of the season if he continues to impress in the Premier League. The Seagulls might feel that it would be wise to hold onto him and let him develop further.
It remains to be seen what the young attacking prospect decides. The opportunity to move to Tottenham could be quite exciting for him. If he decides to force an exit, Brighton could be under pressure to consider a departure in the summer.
The 19-year-old needs to join a club where he will play regularly. Regular football at a high level will be crucial to his development, and Tottenham could prove to be the ideal destination for him. Meanwhile, Buonanotte is also a target for other Premier League bigwigs.
