Inter Zero In on Argentine Talent to Address Backline

After examining a few options, Inter have decided that Tomas Palacios is the right target to round out their defense. They’ll have to entangle a slightly unorthodox situation to sign him, though. He wasn’t called up for the last match due to the possible transfer.

According to Mediaset, he’s under contract with Talleres, but he’s set to stay on loan to Independiente Rivadavia until December 31^st. Moreover, his current team has an option to buy half of his card for €2M. Therefore, the Nerazzurri have to negotiate with two teams.

Despite that, the deal is at a good point. Inter have put €6M on the table to acquire Palacios. It might take some time, but the talent favors them over some Bundesliga destinations. The resale clause will be key to striking an agreement. Stuttgart, RB Leipzig, and Borussia Moenchengladbach have taken an interest too.

The 21-year-old has 24 appearances across the various domestic competitions under his belt. He has starred 3 times with Argentina U-20.

Our Take on Inter and Palacios

If that’s the budget, then most of the players linked to them so far were way too expensive. Their scouting is beyond reproach, but it’d be a gamble since he has yet to play in Europe. He’d have to learn quickly because it won’t be long before they need him. A veteran wouldn’t have hurt, but their ownership thinks otherwise. Their rearguard always seems a little out of whack when one of their top four men isn’t in the XI. They’ll have to fix that by the time the Champions League starts.