The 20-year-old wonderkid has long been linked with the Merengue and could be available for just €15 million in the January window
Were it not for a number of unfortunate, untimely injuries Exequiel Palacios would probably already be starring at the highest levels in European football. Real Madrid's loss is River Plate's gain, though; and the Millonarios are delighted to keep counting on their midfield wonderkid as Tuesday's Superclasico Copa Libertadores showdown with Boca Juniors approaches.
Palacios will not turn 21 until Saturday, when the dust will already be settled on the first leg of this hotly anticipated semi-final at River's Monumental.