Tottenham Hotspur River Plate are in the transfer picture to sign Ian Subiabre in the summer.
The 19-year-old player is a product of River Plate's youth system and has made his way into their first team in 2024.
His development has already attracted the interest of several clubs and Tottenham have now been added to the list.
Additionally, it also helped him make his debut for Argentina U20 in 2025 and he starred for them last year.
The winger impressed for the first time at the U20 South American Championship and performed brilliantly at the U20 World Cup, which Argentina lost to Morocco in the final. He scored five goals in 15 matches in both these tournaments.
Last month, Sports Witness broadcast news Chelsea face competition from Arsenal, who are set to sign the wonderkid.
Tottenham joins transfer race for Argentina
indolent No longer any mention of the Blues or the Gunners in reports focused on their London rivals.
Their headline states that Tottenham Hotspur are 'quick' for Ian Subiabre and within the report, it is stated that their interest has 'rang alarm bells' at River Plate.
Although he debuted in 2024, the South American only began appearing regularly in this calendar year. His statistics are as follows:
- Appearances: 12
- Start: 6
- Total minutes: 566
- Minutes per game: 47
- Target: 1
- Help: 2
- Shots on goal per game: 0.5
- Key passes per game: 1.0
As well as Spurs, an unnamed German club have made contact with an interest in the youngster.
People close to Subiabre, that is, his entourage, are not ruling out analyzing proposals for the summer. This leaves the door open for possible negotiations with the Argentine club. If Roberto De Zerbi's side make a serious move, everything indicates that negotiations could take place.
River Plate, for its part, is standing firm and citing the attacker's €100 million release clause.
Contract, price and agent information
Ian Subiabre has a contract until December 2028. Transfermarkt values him at €3.5m, the highest ever in his career. Agent Claudio Caniggia looks after her interests and future.
He played 35 matches for the first team, scoring three goals and three assists. Taking these factors into account, it is unlikely that Tottenham Hotspur or any other European club will pay €100 million.
Last December, journalists Hernan Castillo indicated A sale could be possible for €10-15m. A proposal in this area or slightly higher may be needed to move the player away from River Plate.
