River Plate Set Major Transfer Twist for PSG Target Amid Chelsea, Man Utd Interest | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly keeping a close eye on River Plate’s Franco Mastantuono as a potential summer signing, but they are far from the only club interested. Several top European sides are also in the mix.

A recent report from Diario AS suggests that an “auction” could unfold for the highly-rated Argentine, with Manchester United and Chelsea both showing strong interest. The 17-year-old playmaker has a €45 million release clause in his contract.

Real Madrid are also said to be monitoring Mastantuono, though no formal offer has been made. He’s under contract with River Plate until 2026 and will become eligible to move to Europe after turning 18 in August, following his participation in the Club World Cup.

Transfer expert César Luis Merlo has reported that Manchester United has shown the most serious interest so far. The club has been tracking Mastantuono closely, even attending games in person, and is aware that triggering his €45 million clause is necessary to secure a deal.

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TNT Sports’ Argentina’s Maximiliano Grillo reports that Mastantuono will stay at River throughout this year, and the club’s plan is to extend his contract, which expires in 2026. The plan is to increase his release clause. It is currently €45 million, and the club intends to raise it to at least €50 million.

TyC Sports’ Germán García Grova has reported that PSG have opened talks to sign Mastantuono and made him a priority target. The French club joins a growing list of teams already inquiring about the young Argentine.

Mastantuono fits the profile PSG are targeting — a young player with plenty of potential, ready to grow. Under Luis Enrique, Paris have shown they aren’t afraid to give teenagers prominent roles, as seen with João Neves and Désiré Doué this season.