Chelsea is eagerly awaiting news about Franco Mastantuono's decision. The player's release clause is 42 million euros. The transfer is expected to be confirmed in the summer transfer window.

Chelsea are working hard on the signing of River Plate midfielder Franco Mastantuono, regarded as one of the world’s best upcoming young stars. Sources reveal the potential timeline of a deal and the costs required to bring the teenager to Stamford Bridge.

Team Talk reports on Chelsea's efforts to secure Argentine starlet Franco Mastantuono amid competition from Manchester United and Real Madrid. Chelsea are working hard to secure Argentine starlet Franco Mastantuono, facing competition from Manchester United and Real Madrid. Talks for a January transfer are ongoing, but River Plate hopes to keep him until the summer.

Chelsea is among the clubs following the talented teenager Facundo Mastantuono, who has a release clause in his contract worth €45 million. Mastantuono cannot move permanently until he turns 18 in August. An unnamed source close to the deal stated: 'There is nothing concrete and there won’t be in winter. We will have to wait until summer. Many have started conversations, but nothing concrete.'

Chelsea has been observing the evolution of Franco Mastantuono along with other clubs. They intend to renegotiate the player's release clause, possibly following a formula similar to Endrick or Estevão, involving a fixed amount and the rest in easy and medium-term achievable variables.

Chelsea are thought to be monitoring Franco Mastantuono's situation, with the possibility of moving to England being opened up after Madrid withdrew from the race.

Franco Mastantuono, a 17-year-old attacking midfielder from River Plate, is one of the most exciting young players in South America. He has been linked with Chelsea, alongside other major European clubs. Mastantuono is currently valued at €13 million and has already made 36 appearances for River's first team.

Chelsea have begun taking a keen interest in Franco Mastantuono after Real Madrid missed out on him. Chelsea are perfectly capable of matching River's €45 million asking price.

Real Madrid is pressing to sign the 16-year-old player, who is also wanted by Chelsea.

Chelsea have shown interest in signing Franco Mastantuono. However, Real Madrid have now taken the lead in the race for his signature.

Chelsea are tracking Franco Mastantuono, who could be snapped up in the summer transfer window. The 16-year-old has already featured on 10 occasions for the first team of River Plate, scoring one goal. He has a release fee of €45 million having recently signed a contract with the club until December 2026. Chelsea, however, are unable to formally sign him until he turns 18, which will not happen until August 2025.