Ricardo Noir trains with Boca

Ricardo Noir is expected to train with Boca Juniors today as the Argentine club begin their pre-season preparations at their training camp in Estância La Elena, Tandil.

Inter’s attempts to sign the 21 year old striker have been prolonged as Boca requested that they fully evaluate the extent of injury to Noir’s team-mate Palacio.

Fernando Otto who has represented Inter throughout the negotiations confirmed yesterday that Palacio’s injury does not require an operation and there is no fresh hope that Noir will finally be unveiled as an Inter player later this week.

Ricardo Noir has revealed in recent weeks that he is keen to move to the Beira-Rio after failing to hold down a regular place in the Boca side.

Picture: Ricardo Noir's on-off move to Inter could finally be completed this week