Lautaro Rivero has a clear preference for what he wants to do in January as Tottenham and Man City compete for his signature.
According to various sources, Thomas Frank is keen on adding a centre-back to his squad in January, and it appears the Lilywhites have turned their attention to an Argentine youngster.
Spurs have reportedly expressed an interest in River Plate starlet Lautaro Rivero, who is making waves back in his home country.
It was revealed a couple of days ago that Tottenham may face competition from Man City for the 21-year-old centre-back, and it has now emerged that more clubs have entered the race.
Competition for Tottenham target Lautaro Rivero is heating up
According to a new report by El Intransigente, Spurs and Man City have now been joined by Juventus, RB Leipzig and Atletico Madrid in the race for the River Plate man.
It is claimed that all of these clubs are now monitoring the centre-back’s situation closely ahead of the January window. It is suggested that they all have the intention of starting negotiations with River Plate over the youngster soon.
With the interest in Rivero’s services heating up, the outlet states that the defender now faces an ‘important decision’ over his future.
Rivero has a clear preference amidst transfer interest
El Intransigente say that the 21-year-old, who is contracted to River Plate until 2028, does not want to leave the Argentine giants in January.
Given that he is getting regular minutes, he wants to continue at the club at least until next summer.
Additionally, River Plate hope that the centre-back can make Argentina’s World Cup squad next summer and that his valuation can subsequently shoot up.