Report – 16-year-old wonderkid only wants Real Madrid despite Chelsea enquiries | OneFootball

Franco Mastantuono is poised to become one of the most sought-after prospects in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Currently plying his trade for River Plate, Mastantuono is being widely regarded as the next big thing in Argentine football, with Real Madrid among the clubs interested in his services.

The Spanish giants, in fact, have made significant inroads in their pursuit of Mastantuono and are reportedly leading arch-rivals Barcelona in the chase.

Competition from Chelsea

A recent report from the Daily Briefing has offered an update on the future of Mastantuono, adding that Chelsea have become the latest team to join the chase.

The report suggests that the Premier League giants, too, have enquired about the possibility of signing the River Plate starlet in the coming summer.

What’s next for Mastantuono? (Photo by Daniel Jayo/Getty Images)

Chelsea are not the only European giant ready to compete with Real Madrid in the race to sign Mastantuono, with clubs like Barcelona, Manchester City and PSG also keen on the youngster’s services.

Mastantuono only thinking about Real Madrid move

However, in a major boost for Real Madrid, the report suggests that Mastantuono is not taking the Chelsea interest too seriously.

It appears the young Argentine has his heart set on a move to Santiago Bernabeu and is only thinking about joining Real Madrid.

Despite being 16, Mastantuono is eligible to move to Europe this summer as he has an Italian passport, unlike Real Madrid’s other big signing Endrick.

However, Los Blancos are planning to follow the Endrick method should they succeed in the race to sign Mastantuono, meaning the Argentine might not move to Bernabeu until he turns 18.