River Plate sports chief Enzo Francescoli insists transfer talks are suspended while the Club World Cup is being held.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is in contact with River about deals for midfield pair Exequiel Palacios and Fernando Quintero.
Palacios, particularly, is a top target for Real, though Francescoli doesn't envision any deal over the coming fortnight.
"They are players who know how the club works, they are very calm," he said.
"In addition, we will not listen to or speak to anyone until the end of the competition."