‘I’m proud Arsenal and Real Madrid are interested in me’: £18m-rated Exequiel Palacios reveals sides are keen on him
- Exequiel Palacios is considered to be one of the best prospects in South America
- He has revealed that Arsenal and Real Madrid would both be keen on him
- Palacios is thought to have an £18million release clause written into his deal
Argentina international Exequiel Palacios has revealed Arsenal and Real Madrid are eyeing him up.
The 20-year-old is considered to be one of the best young players currently in South America. He nearly moved to Real Madrid last summer but an injury halted his move to Spain.
River Plate star Palacios missed out on the Copa America due to a hamstring injury.
Argentina international Exequiel Palacios revealed Arsenal and Real Madrid are eyeing him up
But he could still be making waves this summer after pointing out the interest from Arsenal.
Asked about his future, Palacios said: ‘I’m proud clubs like Real Madrid and Arsenal are interested in me.’
Palacios is thought to have an £18million release clause written into his contract, although his move to Real would have been worth around £20m.
The 20-year-old is considered to be one of the best young players currently in South America
An £18m fee would suit Arsenal, given their restricted budget after missing out on the Champions League.
Unai Emery has cast his eye towards South America this summer and has also taken an interest in Boca Juniors pair Nahitan Nandez and Emanuel Reynoso.
Palacios played a key role as River won the Copa Libertadores against their fierce rivals Boca.
Asked about his future, he said: ‘I’m proud Real Madrid and Arsenal are interested in me’
