According to Team Talk, Real Sociedad is interested in Franco Mastantuono, an 18-year-old Argentine winger from Real Madrid who also holds Italian citizenship. Real Madrid is prepared to allow a temporary departure for the teenager this summer to aid his development and prefers a loan deal with no purchase option. Juventus have made contact, and Sporting CP, Benfica, Villarreal, and Como are also reportedly interested in the player. The four-cap Argentina international joined Real Madrid from River Plate in August 2025 for a fee reported to be €45 million. He has a Transfermarkt market value of €45.00m. During the 2025/2026 LaLiga season, he made 23 appearances and scored one goal.