Benfica may get Mourinho help to land gem wanted by Sporting | OneFootball

Franco Mastantuono, who was recently linked with Sporting again, is also in Benfica’s plans for the 2026/27 season. The Eagles want to secure the loan of the Real Madrid winger, taking advantage of Los Blancos’ openness to a temporary move.

He is expected to leave the Santiago Bernabéu in order to get more regular playing time. The Spanish club has full confidence in the player and is only willing to allow a loan move, with no option to buy.

Sporting have been monitoring the situation of Franco Mastantuono for some time and, over the past week, an increase in the green-and-whites’ interest was reported. Their presence in the Champions League and the possibility of the youngster taking on an important role in Rui Borges’ plans are some of Sporting’s main arguments.

Benfica have now emerged as a direct rival to Sporting in the race for the Argentine. The Eagles believe the winger could add creativity, technical quality and the ability to make a difference in attack, as they try to convince Real Madrid that the Estádio da Luz is the ideal setting for the player’s development.

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