After his great performance in the Copa América, Richard Rios has now become the target of several European clubs, although, for now, there are no concrete negotiations to sign the 24-year-old Colombian.
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Unknown even to many Colombians before the tournament, he earned a place in the national team’s cap at the continental tournament, where Néstor Lorenzo’s team reached the final against Argentina. He has played 13 games for Colombia and scored two goals.
Everton reportedly has Richard Rios on their radar
Various press reports had already spoken of interest from Milan and Manchester United in signing the player born in Vegachí (Antioquia). And now, the Liverpool Echo, which follows both the Reds and Everton, has revealed that the latter is also reportedly monitoring Ríos.
Everton have just transferred Belgian Ananou Onana to Aston Villa, who paid 50 million pounds (59.4 million euros) and need a player to reinforce their midfield.
The chilling figure that Palmeiras is asking for Richard Rios
Liverpool Echo points out that Everton’s options have become more complicated due to interest from Manchester United. Palmeiras have reportedly increased the amount they are seeking for Ríos.
“According to journalist Eduardo Rodrigues (Sport Witness), the Red Devils are interested in the Colombian international and as a result, his valuation has risen to a whopping £76m (€90m),” the newspaper published.
If someone manages to buy Ríos for that figure, he would become the most expensive player in the history of Colombian football, surpassing James Rodríguez, for whom Real Madrid paid 75 million euros to Monaco in July 2014.
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