Tottenham Hotspur seem to be looking at the bigger picture rather than focusing on their ongoing struggles this season, as demonstrated by how they tied Lucas Bergvall up to a six-year new contract.
Perhaps Bergvall has been informed about Tottenham’s plans for the future which is why he decided to sign a long-term deal despite what has been a tumultuous campaign for Spurs to say the least.
Tottenham admire managers like Scott Parker and it seems like Ange Postecoglou may not be a part of their project next season.
Regardless of whether Postecoglou stays or not, the Lilywhites need to have a statement window as this 16th-placed Spurs could be set for their lowest finish in the Premier League era.
However, what will be a relief for the supporters is the club already have their sights set on potential summer signings — with Tottenham interested in signing Franco Mastantuono.
Tottenham target Franco Mastantuono decides to wait for Real Madrid move
River Plate attacking midfielder Franco Mastantuono has a release clause of £41 million despite just being 17 years old — which highlights just how gifted the Tottenham target is.
While even Manchester United are keen on signing Mastantuno apart from Tottenham, the worrying news for both Premier League clubs is that Real Madrid are in the race for the Argentine’s signature too.
TyC Sports journalist German Garcia Grova has even more bad news for Tottenham and United as when Marseille president Pablo Longoria travelled to Argentina to negotiate a potential deal for Mastantuno, he was informed that the teenager is willing to wait to sign for Real Madrid.
The highly-rated attacker is happy to wait for a move to the Spanish capital until the last minute and is in no hurry to leave River Plate.
Unlike Tottenham, Manchester United have already held two meetings to sign Mastantuno but Ruben Amorim’s side did not put forward a fee that was even close to that of his release clause.
Tottenham could have an in-house alternative to Mastantuono
From Spurs’ point of view, they can only take two courses of action: which include either signing another wonderkid or looking for in-house solutions.
But the River Plate sensation is truly a special talent, with Thierry Henry singing his praises on CBS Sports after lauding Lamine Yamal’s genius: “But then, you have a new guy also in Argentina, Mastantuno that already plays for River Plate, winning that derby game with the free-kick against Boca Juniors.”
But as Ange Postecoglou raved about Lucas Bergvall after he penned his contract extension, perhaps he could serve as an alternative to Mastantuno for Tottenham.
The Swede looks more comfortable as a central midfielder based on his displays this season.
As James Maddison tipped Bergvall for great things and once he finds himself as a Premier League player, he could look like the real in his natural number 10 position for the North Londoners.
