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

Manchester City and Tottenham in Transfer Battle

Manchester City have joined Tottenham Hotspur in pursuit of River Plate's Lautaro Rivero, with both clubs intending to start negotiations.

According to reports, River Plate are referring to Rivero's €100m release clause. Spanish journalist Pascual Ruiz Arnal previously reported that Spurs and Atlético Madrid were showing interest in the 21-year-old.

Clubs are closely monitoring the centre-back's situation and intend to start negotiations with River Plate in January.

Rivero spent 18 months on loan at Central Córdoba and returned to his parent club last summer.

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

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Sport Witness Sport Witness — 2025-10-18

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