Real Madrid transfer news: Barcelona and Manchester City ready to pay €180 million for one of Madrid's biggest targets and more - December 10, 2018

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#3 D’Onofrio on Palacios

Exequiel Palacios has been on the radar of Real Madrid for a while now and the president of River Plate, Rodolfo D’Onofrio, has stated that while the club aren’t negotiating with Real Madrid regarding the midfielder, talks are set to continue at a later date.

"We are not currently talking about Palacios but about 20 days ago [Madrid director Emilio] Butragueno spoke to Enzo Francescoli about the player, but with a view to continuing negotiations later," he said.

The River Plate supremo then added that the financial power and superiority of Real Madrid makes it very difficult for the Argentine outfit to keep hold of the young and talented midfielder.

He also added that if a player from River Plate joins a club like Real Madrid, it is a matter of pride for them.

"The economic differences between Real Madrid and River are very large. It's very difficult to retain a player, but history tells us that the player sees a future opportunity and we can't cut his career.

"The club can't be closed and must open themselves up to negotiation. That a player from River goes to Madrid is also prestigious for River."

D’Onofrio was then asked about whether he thinks Palacios has the ability to play for the Galacticos right how. In response, he praised his level but added that he hopes Palacios stays another year in Argentina before finishing off by stating that moving to Madrid would be “ideal” for everyone involved.

"He's at a great level, but I think it would be good to play for one more year in Argentina. However, that is not my decision. We will negotiate, Madrid know that.

"He is very young but he is very serious, and seems older than he is. A very complete player. If they really love him, the move would be ideal for both the player and Real Madrid."

#2 Ronaldo on Juve signing Madrid stars

Ronaldo opens up about Marcelo stories

Cristiano Ronaldo has been speaking about Madrid quite often these days. And now, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner revealed his opinion on some of the Madrid players being linked to the Old Lady.

When the players in question were James, Bale and Asensio, the Portuguese stated that his new club don’t need them and that only the president could make any comment on it.

“I see you write about James [Rodriguez], [Gareth] Bale, [Marco] Asensio but if I'm honest, Juventus do not need other players,” Ronaldo said.

“You must talk to the president. On the future, I do not know.”

In the case of Marcelo, however, Ronaldo thinks that Juve’s doors are always open for great players and that the Brazilian falls in that category.

“Marcelo is strong, we open the doors to good players and Marcelo is one of them.”

#1 Harry Kane and Palacios

Kane is wanted by a trio of clubs

Harry Kane is the talk of the town when it comes to Real Madrid. He has been linked with the Galacticos for a long time now but stories of him incurring the interest of other clubs have also risen.

According to Don Balon, Manchester City and Barcelona are willing to pay over €180 million for the Englishman, an amount which Real Madrid are also not shy to spend on the England captain.

Meanwhile, right after winning the Copa Libertadores, Palacios was queried about Real Madrid’s interest in him. However, he refused to give anything away and only wanted to enjoy their success.

“I’m calm, I want to enjoy what this means for us and the River Plate fans. This is all for them,” he said.

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