Shifting their focus towards future stars, Liverpool have now reportedly joined the race to sign an Argentina gem worth £29m who could complete an Anfield switch alongside Julian Alvarez
It’s not just current stars who could arrive as part of the Reds’ overhaul, however, with those at Anfield also reportedly setting their sights on one particular rising talent.
According to reports in Spain, Liverpool have now joined a hectic race to sign Franco Mastantuono this summer alongside Arsenal and Chelsea. In pursuit of a deal that would cost just €35m (£29m), Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes could yet pull off an impressive coup to sign the 17-year-old River Plate gem.
An attacking midfielder, Mastantuono would certainly add some creative spark to an attacking force often left relying on the brilliance of Mohamed Salah. That said, at such a young age, the Argentine’s impact would likely come in years to come rather than in Arne Slot’s second season in charge at Anfield.
“Gifted” Mastantuono is a rising star
Already involved in two goals in just four appearances in Argentina this season, it should come as no surprise to see the Premier League’s top clubs beginning to form a line in pursuit of Mastantuono’s signature. As Liverpool search for an attacking spark perhaps alongside the more experienced Alvarez, turning towards another Argentinian could hand them the answer they’ve been looking for.
Of course, the mistake that Liverpool won’t want to make again is missing out on a young talent of Mastantuono’s calibre, having done so in the past when Alvarez joined Manchester City.
By winning the race to sign the teenager who analyst Ben Mattinson dubbed “gifted” early on, the Reds can save themselves a hefty fee and land a deal which could be looked back on as the bargain of the summer in years to come.
Amid competition from Arsenal and Chelsea, the champions-elect could look to flex their crown for the first time by luring Mastantuono to Anfield this summer