Exclusive: Tottenham target exciting Premier talent compared to Lionel Messi, outscoring Kulusevski

Facundo Buonanotte, on loan from Brighton to Leicester City in search of more consistent playing time, has quickly emerged as one of Steve Cooper’s standout players.

The creative Argentine midfielder has made an impressive impact, sitting as Leicester’s second-highest scorer this season with three goals, just behind the ever-reliable Jamie Vardy.

Reports suggest that Buonanotte’s performances have not gone unnoticed, with major European clubs now tracking his progress.

Among those interested are Tottenham Hotspur, German Bundesliga clubs RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund, and Italian champions Inter Milan.

However, despite this rising interest, Brighton remains firm: they have no intentions of selling the young talent.

Instead, the club reportedly views Buonanotte as an integral part of their plans once his loan spell concludes, expecting him to play a key role back at the Amex Stadium.

Brighton originally secured Buonanotte from Rosario Central in Argentina in 2022. Even as a teenager, Buonanotte was already drawing comparisons to some of Argentina’s most celebrated players.

Former Rosario Central coach and Premier League legend Carlos Tevez spoke highly of Buonanotte’s talent, highlighting his excitement over the young player’s style of play.

Tevez even drew parallels between Buonanotte and Lionel Messi, praising his ability to control pace and agility on the ball, which he said reminded him of the legendary forward.

Brighton acquired Buonanotte for around £6 million, a fee that now seems like a bargain given his rapid rise.

To entertain any offers for him today, Brighton would likely need to receive a significantly larger figure.

The value of Buonanotte’s future at Brighton continues to grow as he thrives on his loan at Leicester.

Tottenham’s interest in Buonanotte also arises amid their struggles with James Maddison, whose recent performances have dipped after a promising start to the season.

Maddison has been a focal point for Tottenham, often tasked with providing the creativity in midfield that can drive the team forward.

However, his form has been inconsistent, leading to questions about whether Tottenham might consider alternative options.

In their recent match against Ipswich Town, Spurs suffered a surprising home loss, and it seemed as if the team was lacking someone to command the game from midfield.

Maddison was only introduced late in the match, a decision that Wimbledon legend Robbie Earle noted during his analysis on The Two Robbies Podcast.

Earle pointed out that while Maddison is an exceptionally skilled player, his impact tends to fade in high-stakes situations.

He noted that Maddison sometimes struggles to assert himself in big games, adding that while Maddison has the technical ability to create chances and score goals, his influence can diminish if he isn’t consistently making key plays.

In the modern game, Earle remarked, teams need players who contribute across all phases, hinting that Maddison’s fluctuating form might limit Tottenham’s ability to rely solely on him in critical moments.

Buonanotte’s promising displays at Leicester could offer Tottenham a possible solution in the future if his development continues.

With his ability to operate in the spaces between midfield and attack, Buonanotte has shown he can create chances and add dynamism to a side in need of a versatile playmaker.

However, it remains to be seen if Brighton will allow him to leave, as they seem to have bigger plans for him once his loan period concludes.