brighton There may soon be more than one phone call to answer about Facundo Buonanotte.
The seagulls have already seen river bank And Rosario Central The 21-year-old has emerged as a contender over the past week, with both clubs exploring the possibility of bringing him back to Argentina after another stop-start spell in England.
Now, another veteran has reportedly joined the race.
According to Argentine outlet indolentBoca Juniors entered the picture after manager Rodolfo Arrubarrena personally identified Buonanotte as a target.
The report claims that Arubarena has already asked club president Juan Romain Riquelme to try to get a deal done during this transfer window, putting Boca in the battle for the Brighton midfielder with River and Rosario Central.
Three of Clubs, a Clear Obstacle
From Brighton's perspective, nothing has really changed. Buonote returned to the club following the end of his loan spell at Leeds United, where he had struggled to establish himself.
After making just four appearances and failing to register a goal or assist, another move already looks like a realistic possibility. The question is where.
River has been the most consistent fan so far. Reports in recent weeks have claimed that Eduardo Coudet had personally requested the player and that negotiations over a potential loan had already begun.
Rosario Central then emerged as a more serious candidate. Journalist Ariel Porcil revealed that inquiries had already been made to Brighton, although he described the operation as "very difficult" due to the player's stay in England and the possibility of other loan opportunities.
Now Boca is trying to inject itself into the mix.
Brighton still hold all the cards
Despite growing interest, Brighton remain in complete control. Buonanotte is under contract until 2028 and there is no indication the Seagulls are considering a permanent sale.
With their reported valuation being well beyond the reach of Argentine clubs, every report coming from the country points to the same solution – another loan. This means the real decision is up to Brighton.
Do they keep him in England? Find another European loan? Or decide that regular football in Argentina would be the best way to get his career going again?
One thing has become clear in the past few days: Buonote's name is gaining momentum at home. First River Plate, then Rosario Central, now Boca Juniors.
Suddenly Argentina's three biggest clubs are watching closely to see what happens next in Brighton.
