Real Madrid to Tie Up Palacios Deal by 'End of Next Week' Despite Resistance From River Plate

Reigning European champions Real Madrid will announce the signing of River Plate midfielder Exequiel Palacios before the end of next week, despite noises out of Argentina saying no deal has been agreed. The 20-year-old is currently tied up with his club in the Copa Libertadores final against bitter rivals Boca Juniors - a two-legged game which many consider to be one of the biggest games in the country's football history. The first leg between the two rivals finished in a 2-2 draw at Boca's... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/