Real Madrid Steps Up Pursuit of River Plate's Mastantuono: €45 Million Bid?

Real Madrid's pursuit of River Plate's Franco Mastantuono has intensified. Juni Calafat, Real Madrid's chief scout, is in Buenos Aires negotiating with Mastantuono's representatives. The club is reportedly willing to pay over €45 million. "Real Madrid is pushing hard to secure the deal," said an unnamed source close to the negotiations. This significant transfer could reshape both clubs' strategies for the upcoming season. The deal's potential impact on the balance of power in South American and European football remains to be seen.