Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios has been linked with a move to the Premier League ahead of the summer transfer window.
Manchester City and Liverpool are keen on securing the signature of Exequiel Palacios, and a report from Soy Del Millo has claimed that the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner is keen on a move to Manchester City over Liverpool.
The Argentine international is valued at €50 million, and it will be interesting to see if the Premier League champions can get the deal across the line. They need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and Palacios would be a quality addition.
Exequiel Palacios is at the peak of his powers, and he could help Manchester City improve. The Premier League champions have struggled in the absence of Rodri this season. The Spanish midfielder is sidelined with a knee injury, and they do not have a quality alternative. Pursuing Palacios will allow them to rest Rodri more often.
It will be interesting to see if Manchester City can win the race for his signature. The reported €50 million asking price is quite affordable for them. The opportunity to join them will be quite exciting for the 26-year-old as well. He has proven himself in the Bundesliga, and he won the league title with Bayer Leverkusen last season. He might be keen on trying out a new challenge now.
Liverpool want Palacios
On the other hand, Liverpool are lacking a quality defensive midfielder as well. They need to bring in an upgrade on Wataru Endo, and the Argentine international could prove to be a quality addition. The Reds have the resources to pay €50 million for him, but they will be powerless if the player prefers a move to Manchester City. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Liverpool might be able to provide him with more first-team action compared to Manchester City. He is unlikely to start ahead of Rodri next season. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. The midfielder needs to join a club where he will play regularly. Sitting on the bench at this stage of his career is unlikely to benefit him.
