Exequiel Palacios could be one of the midfield names to watch in the summer transfer window, with RB Leipzig and Ipswich both linked with the Bayer Leverkusen player. Reports suggest the Argentina international is open to moving on after a long spell with the German club.

Palacios has been at Leverkusen for more than six years, and the latest update indicates he is ready for a new stage in his career. That has quickly made him a talking point in the market, especially with two clubs now mentioned as possible destinations.

For Leipzig, Palacios would represent an experienced Bundesliga option if the club decides to strengthen in midfield. Ipswich, meanwhile, are also being connected with the situation as interest builds around a player who has spent much of his recent career in Germany.

At this stage, the story appears to be developing rather than settled, and no move has been confirmed. But with Palacios reportedly prepared for a fresh start, his future at Bayer Leverkusen looks set to remain a major transfer topic in the weeks ahead.