Frankfurt and Basel Eye Inter’s Tomás Palacios

Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Basel are keen on signing Inter Milan’s young defender Tomás Palacios. The 21-year-old Argentinian is drawing interest from the Bundesliga and Swiss Super League. Both clubs want to secure his services before the new season starts.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Frankfurt and Basel have officially inquired about Palacios, who joined Inter in August 2024 from Independiente Rivadavia. The total deal was around €6.5 million. Palacios signed a five-year contract with Inter and made his Serie A debut on October 30, 2024. But he was loaned to Monza for more game time in January 2025. Now, Inter must decide his future as the clubs push for a transfer and the defender looks for more playing time next season.

PALACIOS’ DEVELOPMENT AND INTER’S SEASON

Palacios has not played much since joining Inter. He had limited chances at Monza but showed promise as a left-sided defender. Meanwhile, Inter have had a strong Serie A season, fighting for a top spot. Their established defenders, like Alessandro Bastoni, have limited Palacios’ opportunities. Eintracht Frankfurt, mid-table in the Bundesliga, and FC Basel, rebuilding after a tough season, want Palacios to strengthen their defense.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR PALACIOS AND THE CLUBS?

Inter must decide whether to keep Palacios for depth or let him grow elsewhere. Frankfurt and Basel want to close a deal, and a move could give Palacios regular playing time. Inter’s next match is against Fiorentina, crucial for their European hopes. Monza, where Palacios is on loan, just avoided relegation. With negotiations ongoing, Palacios’ future may be decided before pre-season, affecting the defensive plans of all involved clubs.