Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing 21-year-old Argentine defender Lautaro Rivero from River Plate.

Lautaro Rivero is highly rated in South America, and he has a bright future ahead of himself. He could develop into a quality player for Tottenham if they further their interest and manage to get the deal done.

According to a report from El Intransigente, Spurs will face competition from Manchester City for the 21-year-old Argentine defender. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can beat them to his signature. It is fair to assume that Manchester City have more financial resources, and they could be a more attractive destination for the player.

The South American defender will want to compete at the highest level and fight for trophies regularly. Manchester City might be better placed to provide him with that platform. They have a world-class squad and an elite manager. The Citizens have tremendous resources, and they will be able to put together a formidable squad for the future.

On the other hand, Tottenham have an exciting project with a quality manager. They have brought in some talented players this summer and they are doing well in the Premier League. It remains to be seen whether the 21-year-old is open to joining them.

Rivero should join Manchester City

Lautaro Rivero should look to choose his next destination based on the opportunities he will receive. He needs to play regularly at this stage of his career, and Tottenham might not be the ideal destination for him. Thomas Frank has Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Radu Dragusin, and Kevin Danso at his disposal, and Luka Vuskovic will come back to the club after his loan spell as well.

On the other hand, Manchester City have ageing defenders, and they will need to replace players like John Stones. It would be ideal for the 21-year-old South American defender to join Manchester City. It remains to be seen which of the two clubs can get the deal done. River Plate will not want to lose the young prospect easily, and they could demand a premium for him.