According to Defensa Central, Napoli is prepared to make an offer of up to €50 million (£43.6 million, $58.9 million) in January for Real Madrid's 18-year-old Argentinian midfielder Franco Mastantuono, but the same source reports the bid is expected to be immediately rejected. Mastantuono joined the Spanish club in August 2025 and is under contract until June 2031. The midfielder has 3 caps for Argentina, has made 10 appearances and scored one goal in LaLiga this season. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €50 million.