MLS Transfer Rumors- Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Suffers a Setback In Agustín Palavecino Loan Deal With River Plate

Inter Miami’s ambitious vision for the upcoming season could hit a few snags. While the star power of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez promises fireworks, concerns linger about the team’s attacking prowess. According to the latest developments, the pursuit of Argentine midfielder Agustin Palavecino appears to have taken a roadblock, leaving midfield with a void. The 27-year-old defender is reportedly being eyed as a makeshift solution for the injured Facundo Farias.

Notably, David Beckham’s club is yet to disturb the net this new year, with both of their matches ending fruitlessly. And as the team heads on one of their most promising journeys, certain blows to the squad could impact their title aspiration.

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami suffers to seal a deal with River Plate for Agustin Palavecino

The beginning of 2024 could not get any worse for the Herons. It started with an ACL injury to midfielder Farias against El Salvador, and the club is now on the verge of getting a second rejection. According to journalist Gaston Edul, River Plate and Inter Miami have suspended talks for Agustín Palavecino’s loan deal. Only until yesterday did the deal look like it was sealed; however, both clubs have a strong point of disagreement.

The reporter revealed that the Argentine club expects Tata Martino’s team to include a buy option after his potential loan deal expires. However, Lionel Messi and his team look to accommodate him until Farias is back. Known for his vision and technical strength, the player has attracted Inter Miami, but their limit of $2.3 million stops them from buying the midfielder.

On the other side, Palavecino has not been a regular part of River Plate’s team, starting in just six of the 27 league games. River Plate, in 2021, had invested $3.5 million to sign the player from Deportivo Cali. Meanwhile, Inter Miami is looking for a way out of the void created by Facundo Farias.

Inter Miami midfield woes before the Asian tour

Farias was expected to play a crucial role alongside Lionel Messi. The 21-year-old showed great promise last year with three goals and an assist. But besides his absence for the rest of the season, Inter Miami is struggling to find a replacement. The club has also seen a $12 million bid rejected by Boca Juniors for Cristian Medina.

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Therefore, the club has now been left in the doldrums before they fly off to Asia. The current team’s lackluster performance in both preseason games raises concern for the fans. Especially with the games against SPL sides in the Riyadh Season Cup, Inter Miami could well make an instant signing.

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