The River Plate youngster is set to play in the Copa Libertadores final at the Bernabeu before joining the Spanish giants
Exequiel Palacios is close to sealing a move to Real Madrid, according to his agent.
The Argentine star is reportedly on the verge of a move to the Spanish giants with his representative Renato Corsi stating a host of other clubs - including Real's bitter rivals Barcelona - are interested in him.
And a transfer could be finalised after the 20-year-old midfielder has starred for River Plate against Boca Juniors in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.