The agent of River Plate midfielder Exequiel Palacios has revealed an offer from Real Madrid is expected.

Real remain the leaders in the pursuit of his signature.

"The leaders of River got together with Real Madrid in Abu Dhabi," Renato Corsi, the player's agent said. "In the coming days there will be a formal offer and the operation is quite advanced.

"The family, Exequiel and I want him to go in June and Real Madrid don't have a problem with him staying at River until then."

A deal could move to the next stage as early as Monday, with talks already being advanced.

"Real Madrid want him and supposedly River will sell," he added. "They agree, so between Monday and Tuesday the formal proposal will be presented."