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Tottenham Eyes Rivero as Messi Backs Young Stars

10/17/2025

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Tottenham Hotspur is preparing for January transfer window and targets Lautaro Rivero of River Plate, who carries an £86.7 million release clause, as scouts are impressed by his performances.
Lionel Messi endorsed Nico Paz and Rio Ngumoha, noting Paz—formerly with Real Madrid—has a buy-back, and Ngumoha is Liverpool's youngest goalscorer.
Botafogo is appealing a FIFA ruling over a $21 million unpaid transfer fee to Atlanta United for Thiago Almada.

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Tottenham Hotspur is preparing for January transfer window and targets Lautaro Rivero of River Plate, who carries an £86.7 million release clause, as scouts are impressed by his performances.
Lionel Messi endorsed Nico Paz and Rio Ngumoha, noting Paz—formerly with Real Madrid—has a buy-back, and Ngumoha is Liverpool's youngest goalscorer.
Botafogo is appealing a FIFA ruling over a $21 million unpaid transfer fee to Atlanta United for Thiago Almada.