A return to his former club River Plate briefly emerged as a tempting option for the youngster. However, Madrid firmly closed the door on any move back to South America, insisting that he must continue his maturation process in Europe. With a Premier League switch also completely ruled out, Italy has become the most likely destination.
The 18-year-old conveniently holds an Italian passport, making a transition to Serie A highly appealing for prospective buyers. The same report claims that Fiorentina have already made official contact with Los Blancos regarding a potential loan deal. Meanwhile, Napoli and AC Milan are also monitoring the situation closely, having previously expressed interest in the Argentine.