Bayern Munich are locked in negotiations to sign Argentine starlet Sergio Aguero from Independiente.
Aguero is rated as the next big thing to emerge from Argentina and has expressed an interest in joining Premiership outfit
Liverpool.
Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid are also tracking the teenager, but Bayern are the sole club to make a formal offer for Aguero.
The German champions are aiming to strike a deal for the gifted playmaker, although Independiente are refusing to budge from their €20 million (£13.8 million) asking price.
Independiente accept they are likely to lose the attacking tyro, but are determined to be fully compensated by an eager Bayern.
"It's difficult, it's very difficult to make Aguero stay for more time at Independiente," said the Argentine club's president Julio Comparada.
"We had several meetings with the Germans.
"I have heard many types of amounts of money, but Independiente isn't going to change anything about that.
"They pay what we have asked for Aguero or Aguero stays with us."
Reports suggest that Aguero's family are anxious for an agreement with Bayern to be reached as they are aware they will be financially secure for life, if the forward moves to Europe.
