The 17-year-old is the new feeling of South American football and has been nicknamed the “new Lionel Messi”.
Most of the largest European clubs are in the race to recruit Mastanuono, including Real Madrid, PSG, AC Milan and Inter Milan.
Favorite Manchester United for mastanuono
But Tyc Sports reports that Manchester United leads the list for the attacking midfielder, who hit the headlines last week with a sensational goal for River Plate against his rival Boca Juniors. The young player wrapped a free kick with the left foot of around thirty meters in the skylight.
Manchester United has been following Mastanuono for some time and is now ready to activate the 45 million euros clause in his contract.
River Plate is determined to keep his young talent until the end of the year. It remains to be seen whether a possible transfer to Manchester United will take place this year or next year. He will not be 18 years old until August and will therefore not be transferred definitively before this date.
Real also on the spot
River Plate Secretary General Stefano Di Carlo recently said: “ Mastantuono will remain in River Plate all year round, it is obvious. ”
Mastanuono exploded in Argentina last year when it was revealed that he had refused Real Madrid's offer to sign a new contract with River Plate.
