Facundo Buonanotte, a 21-year-old Argentine-Italian attacking midfielder who plays for Brighton, is a primary target for River Plate's new sporting director, Pablo Longoria, who is aiming to build a highly competitive squad. Buonanotte is currently on loan at Leeds United, a club he joined in January 2026, and has made 4 Premier League appearances in the 2025/2026 season. The player, who has two caps for Argentina, has a current market value of €12.00m, according to Transfermarkt.