River Plate defender Lautaro Rivero has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks.
According to a report from La Razon, Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the 21-year-old central defender. The Spanish club is reportedly worried about Tottenham joining the race.
The defender has a €100 million release clause in his contract, but Atletico Madrid are unwilling to pay that kind of money for him. They will be hoping to sign him for a reasonable amount of money.
Lautaro Rivero could be a useful addition
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham decide to follow up on their interest with an official proposal to sign the defender. The 21-year-old would be a long-term investment for them, and he could develop into an important player in the future.
Tottenham could certainly use more quality and depth in the defensive unit. Rivero could be tempted to join the north London club as well. The move to the Premier League will be quite tempting, and it could help him improve further. Regular football in England could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his potential.
Can Spurs sign Rivero?
Spurs probably have more financial resources compared to Atletico Madrid, and therefore, it is no surprise that the Spanish club is worried about their involvement in the race. It will be interesting to see where the 21-year-old ends up. He needs to join a club where he will get ample opportunities. Both clubs will be attractive destinations for him. They could provide him with the platform to compete at a high level and fight for trophies.
He needs to choose his next destination carefully and join a club where he will be able to develop quickly.
