Exequiel Palacios: United’s transfer plan for Leverkusen leader emerges

The World Cup winner remains a crucial player for Leverkusen, but his “tireless energy” is reportedly attracting the interest of European giants.

It is understood that United and Manchester City have recently “conducted a serious scouting and reporting process for Palacios, primarily due to his versatile playing abilities and defensive robustness.”

Manchester United to make a move for Exequiel Palacios

Palacios’ contract runs to 2030. As such, Leverkusen’s priority is to keep hold of their star.

It is believed that the Bundesliga giants would demand at least €50 million to even enter negotiations for the former River Plate sensation.

Regardless, United intend to make further progress in their pursuit. They are allegedly “preparing to sound out the player.”

At the moment, United’s preferred candidate to replace Casemiro appears to be Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni. However, Los Blancos are hoping to tie down the Frenchman to a new deal.

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