According to 90min, Mateo Retegui has been offered to European clubs for a summer transfer, with Leeds United one of the English clubs contacted.
The Italy international shot to prominence with two goals in his first two Azzurri appearances, including one on debut against England in the Three Lions’ 2-1 victory on March 23.
After impressing for Tigre on loan from Boca Juniors in Argentina, the 23-year-old is now preparing for a move to European club football.
According to 90min sources, a number of Italian, Spanish, and German clubs, including Atletico Madrid, Sevilla, both Inter and AC Milan, and Europa League holders Eintracht Frankfurt, are considering a move.
However, there is significant interest in England, where the striker has been directly offered to teams such as the Whites, Everton, Burnley, Brentford, Leicester, and Crystal Palace.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, his value has “skyrocketed” up to €20 million [£17.5 million] after his performances for Italy, with Boca and Tigre set to strike a deal for 50% of his rights each ahead of a summer auction.
Both Argentine teams will be relieved that Roberto Mancini approached Retegui during the previous international break due to a lack of forward options in Italy.
The San Fernando-born goalscorer did the business with a goal in each game and is now the man of the moment across Europe, with the two clubs set to profit handsomely.
On a pure prestige basis, Leeds may struggle to compete with the likes of Atletico Madrid and the Milan giants, but the Premier League’s spending power simply cannot be overlooked in these situations.
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