Sevilla and Real Betis ‘to move for’ César Palacios after enquiries | OneFootball

According to El Correo de Andalucía, Sevilla and Real Betis have made formal enquiries over Real Madrid prospect César Palacios, with no firm bids yet. The midfielder also has concrete offers from Osasuna and Fulham.

Sevilla's recruitment drive prioritises young talent at manageable prices, and Palacios is seen as a creative lift for their attacking midfield.

Betis appeal to the 21-year-old, but intense midfield competition under Manuel Pellegrini raises doubts about minutes next season. Isco, Lo Celso, Marc Roca, Álvaro Fidalgo and a possible Dani Ceballos return crowd the pathway.

Sevilla's main card is the promise of regular minutes, which the player values. The obstacle is financial, since major spending is off limits, so a Madrid loan or prior lucrative exits would be required.

Born in Soria in 2005, Palacios shone for Juvenil A and Castilla, then had a strong campaign under Álvaro Arbeloa before stepping up to the first team. His trajectory, and the new coach's familiarity after Xabi Alonso's exit, earned him senior minutes. For Sevilla, he would be a present and future addition at a moderate cost.

Source: La Colina De Nervion