A January loan move looks increasingly likely for Tomas Palacios, who continues to find himself on the fringes of Cristian Chivu’s defensive hierarchy at Inter Milan.

The Argentine centre-back, currently sidelined with a left thigh injury, has yet to make an official appearance this season.

He did, however, play in the mid-season friendly against Atletico Madrid in Benghazi at the start of last month.

Clubs In Brazil & Mexico Target Inter Milan Defender Palacios

MONZA, ITALY – MARCH 02: Nikola Vlasic of Torino is challenged by Tomas Palacios of Monza during the Serie A match between Monza and Torino at U-Power Stadium on March 02, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

According to journalist Uriel Lugt of Radio La Red, via FCInterNews, the young defender has attracted preliminary interest from Brazil and Mexico.

Indeed, both leagues seen as potential destinations where he could earn regular playing time.

Palacios spent the latter half of last season on loan at Monza, making eight Serie A appearances.

However, he has since struggled to break into Chivu’s rotation in Milan.

Inter are expected to assess proposals in the coming weeks, with a view to sending the defender abroad.

To therefore continue his development and regain form in the second half of the campaign.