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 pursuing River Plate's Lautaro Rivero.

Earlier reports indicated that Spurs and Atlético Madrid were interested in the 21-year-old, with Tottenham sending scouts to watch him live.

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

Rivero previously spent 18 months on loan at Central Córdoba before returning to River Plate last summer.

Author's summary: Manchester City joins Tottenham in pursuit of Lautaro Rivero.

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Sport Witness Sport Witness — 2025-10-18

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