Argentina's big five clubs are 650 million pesos (123.5 million euros) in debt, with River Plate in the most precarious position, local media reported on Monday.

The Tiempo Argentino newspaper claimed that River Plate have a deficit of almost 80 million pesos - a record for an Argentine club - and debts of 216.8 million pesos, of which 190 million is due to be repaid in 12 months.