Brighton and Tottenham plotting moves for Madrid's 'diamond in the rough' this summer
Brighton have looked to steal a march on rival suitors in the race to sign the Madrid youngster.
26.02.26, 10:33 Updated 22.05.26, 14:45 2 Minute Read
Charlie Parker-Turner
Brighton are reportedly plotting an ambitious move for Real Madrid youngster Franco Mastantuono.
The versatile forward has struggled to impress since joining Los Blancos from River Plate in a deal worth £34million last summer.
Mastantuono has featured 24 times so far this season in all competitions, but the majority of those appearances have come as a late substitute.
Former manager Xabi Alonso is said to have been the driving force behind Madrid’s pursuit of the 18-year-old, and his successor, Alvaro Arbeloa, is yet to be convinced by the talents of the No. 30.
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