Real Madrid will complete a deal for River Plate midfielder Exequiel Palacios after the Copa Libertadores final later this month, according to reports.
The 20-year-old has featured heavily for the Argentine giants throughout the season and is one of the most exciting midfield talents in the country's Primera División.
Spanish outlet Telemadrid (via Marca) claim that the reigning European champions will pay €20m for Palacios' signature, €5m more than the midfielder's current release clause.
The youngster will sign a five-year contract at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Real Madrid have already been in contact with Palacios, but they bypassed seeking permission from River Plate, something which club president Rodolfo D'Onofrio has recently been outspoken about.