Tottenham are ready to make their approach for Franco Mastantuono in the summer as Manchester United may back away from the pursuit.
According to Give Me Sport, Franco Mastantuono could be Premier League-bound in the summer as Tottenham are ready to make their move for the Argentine prodigy. The teenager also has interest from Manchester United, who may end up backing out of the pursuit altogether.
Tottenham are still intent on signing some young talents in the market, something they have done over the last few windows. The arrivals of Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray have shown Spurs are willing to bank some younger talents for the future.
Tyler Dibling is also a big target ahead of the summer, and sticking to the attacking side of things, Tottenham are now pushing to sign Franco Mastantuono from Argentina side River Plate. The exciting teenager has been seen as a top talent by many clubs in the Premier League, with Spurs now ready to take their chances to land him.
A host of Premier League sides have regularly scouted the teenager in action for River Plate, which probably indicates a move to England might be on the cards. Manchester United were interested ahead of January, with reports stating they were open to triggering his £38 million release clause to get him to Old Trafford.
However, as time has gone by, Old Trafford chiefs are not entirely convinced about his development arc, which could see them back away from the pursuit altogether. Moreover, Manchester United may have financial constraints to spend big on a teenager even if the £38 million-rated Argentine prodigy becomes available for less than his release clause.
Tottenham willing to get ahead in the race for Franco Mastantuono
Tottenham are hence keen to take advantage of Manchester United’s stance on the £38 million-rated Argentine prodigy and get ahead in the race for the River Plate teenager. Franco Mastantuono is an attacking midfielder by trade, although he has qualities that could let him develop as a winger in the future. Still, the central role suits his profile.
Tottenham will be eager to open talks with River Plate to figure out a way to reduce the player’s asking price, and they will look for good value in the transaction. Any deal will depend on how much the Argentine side slashes the asking rate, although Spurs are eager to bring Mastantuono to North London by the start of next season.
