Manchester City join Tottenham in battle for same player – PL duo intend to start negotiations

Manchester City and Tottenham Chase River Plate's Lautaro Rivero

Manchester City have joined Tottenham Hotspur in pursuing River Plate's 21-year-old centre-back, Lautaro Rivero.

Earlier reports indicated Spurs and Atlético Madrid were interested in the player, with Tottenham sending scouts to watch him live in action.

These clubs intend to start negotiations with River Plate over signing the youngster in January.

Rivero previously spent 18 months on loan at Central Córdoba before returning to River Plate last summer.

Author's summary: Manchester City joins Tottenham in chase for Lautaro Rivero.

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Sport Witness Sport Witness — 2025-10-18

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