The Premier League chase for Boca Juniors’ “very intelligent” midfield gem Milton Delgado is officially on, with the Argentine club now ‘considering’ a summer sale that has put Leeds United, Everton and Sunderland on red alert.
Still just 20, Delgado has already racked up 21 first-team appearances for Boca and represented Argentina at Under-20 level, earning rave reviews for his box-to-box engine, physicality and tempo control.
Scouts from across Europe have been tracking his rise, but it’s a Premier League quartet leading the charge — with Crystal Palace also in the mix.
According to Argentine outlet El Intransigente, Delgado’s growth has been an “encouraging outlook” for Boca this year, yet the Buenos Aires giants are now weighing up offers.
While Boca feel “it is not the right time to let him go”, sources say the club is ‘considering’ cashing in if the price is right, opening the door for a move.
Leeds United see Delgado as the ideal long-term fix to add “fight and resilience” to Daniel Farke’s midfield as they bid to cement Premier League status.
Everton need drive and creativity to support James Garner, with regular football at Goodison viewed as perfect to “bring out the best” in the South American. Sunderland, fresh from promotion, are also keen and monitoring the situation closely.
Delgado featured regularly in the Argentine top flight this season, registering one assist in a draw with San Lorenzo.
Described as a “very intelligent” player, he has the technical attributes to thrive in England and could form a “solid partnership” with the likes of Adam Wharton at Palace.
For now, Boca are resisting — but with four English clubs circling and the player’s camp open to the move, the door is ajar. The ‘considering’ stage has begun, and a bidding war could erupt before the window shuts.
One thing’s certain: Milton Delgado’s name is about to be everywhere.
