Major League Soccer (MLS) team Inter Miami have made an offer for River Plate midfielder Exequiel Palacios, local media reported on Thursday.

Inter Miami are willing to pay $23 million for the player, which would shatter the MLS record for a transfer fee, according to local media.

Earlier report said Bundesliga side Leverkusen have also been linked to the Argentine star and that their bid will top $18 million.

Palacios, 21, came through River Plate's youth system, and led River Plate to back-to-back Copa Libertadores finals during last two years, winning the continent's top club title in 2018.