Brighton have shot at favourable €10m deal – Player being offered around

Brighton can sign River Plate centre-back Rivero for around €10m as the Argentine club faces financial troubles and his value has dropped since his 2025 Argentina debut.

Lautaro Rivero, a 22-year-old centre-back at River Plate, has attracted interest from Brighton and other European clubs. The defender has made 44 appearances for River Plate since the 2025 campaign, though his prominence has reduced this season with 28 appearances and several bench outings in the Clausura. He earned one cap for Argentina in 2025.

Rivero's valuation has declined significantly from €15m when he made his Argentina debut to €10m now, as River Plate faces deep financial and structural difficulties and looks to overhaul their squad. The club has offered him to Italian sides Bologna and Udinese, but neither is willing to meet the €10m asking price, with Bologna reluctant to pay over €6m.

Brighton are tracking the situation closely and appear well-positioned to capitalise on River's financial pressures. The Seagulls can more easily afford the €10m fee than Italian competitors, and reports suggest both River and Rivero's representatives favour a move to England, though previous Premier League links have not materialised.