Tottenham have received a boost in their pursuit of highly-rated La Liga talent.
Tottenham Hotspur have shown no signs of slowing down this summer and have managed to bring in several top-quality players. They have signed the likes of Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes, and Sandro Tonali by spending heavily and showing real intent in the transfer market.
To the club’s credit, the defence and midfield units have undergone significant changes that are tailored to Roberto de Zerbi’s playing style. They are now hoping to add creativity and dynamism to their squad to go toe-to-toe with their rivals in the Premier League and compete for major honours. It is important that Spurs bring in attacking players who are ready to make an immediate impact in the final third.
The need for a No.10 and winger hybrid profile who can seamlessly adapt to quick transitions and fluid counter-attacks is becoming increasingly urgent. That is exactly the type of profile the North Londoners are targeting during the ongoing transfer window.
Tottenham receive boost in chase for Real Madrid prodigy
Spurs have been linked with Real Madrid youngster Franco Mastantuono. The Lilywhites enquired about the possibility of signing the Argentina international in July.
The 18-year-old joined Real Madrid from River Plate in the summer of 2025. He scored three goals and supplied one assist in 35 matches in all competitions last season. However, with Real Madrid recently reaching an agreement with RB Leipzig to sign the highly-rated Yan Diomande, they have decided on the future of Franco Mastantuono.
According to reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano on X, Real Madrid have decided to loan out Mastantuono. They haven’t included the teenager in their squad for this weekend’s friendly against Fiorentina and prefer a European loan for the South American over a return to River Plate.
One of the most exciting young talents in European football, Los Blancos view Mastantuono as part of their long-term plans and have no intention of letting him go permanently. They want him to play regularly and continue his development.
Spurs must go all out to sign Franco Mastantuono
Real Madrid’s decision to loan him should be a big boost to Tottenham, as they have been actively exploring a move to add the Argentine prodigy to their attacking ranks ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The Azul-born talent can play through the middle as a No.10 or out wide, and such flexibility, coupled with his technical skills, creativity, press resistance, vision and ball-striking ability, makes him tailor-made for De Zerbi’s possession-based, aggressive and attacking system.
Having done business with Real Madrid in the past for top players such as Gareth Bale and Luka Modric, the North Londoners will be hoping to leverage that relationship to position themselves at the front of the crowded queue for Mastantuono’s signature. While concerns persist regarding his adaptability to the pace and physicality of the Premier League, having a chance to secure one of Europe’s top young talents on loan cannot be overlooked by Tottenham.
