Real Madrid are planning further talk to sign talented River Plate midfielder Exequiel Palacios, according to president Rodolfo D'Onofrio.
Palacios has been linked with Champions League holders Madrid as well as La Liga rivals Barcelona following his impressive performances for River.
The 20-year-old, who made his Argentina debut in September, is in Madrid as River prepare for Sunday's Copa Libertadores final second leg against Boca Juniors at the Santiago Bernabeu.
And River boss D'Onofrio provided an update on Palacios' future as Madrid circle the club's sensation, telling Marca: "I wrote to [Madrid president] Florentino Perez a few days ago to thank him for having us at the Bernabeu.