La Liga giants Real Madrid have repositioned themselves in the race for River Plate sensation Franco Mastantuono.That’s according to transfer insider Santi Aouna, amongst others, who point towards

Wirtz is the most high-profile situation in the market right now; Liverpool’s proposal was worth up to a club-record €130million (£109m; $148.5m) — comprised of a guaranteed fee plus potential add-ons — and may yet increase. A long-term target for Liverpool, Wirtz is their first choice and the only player they have made a bid for in his position.

Stiller aligns well with Real Madrid’s new project: a young yet proven talent who would have participated in the Nations League Final Four if not for an injury sustained during the Cup final. He comes at an affordable price and is favored by Xabi Alonso, who is familiar with him from their time in the Bundesliga.