Roma's hesitation on a €30M offer for Richard Rios has allowed Benfica to swoop in, agreeing personal terms and now set to meet Palmeiras' asking price, potentially hijacking the deal.
AS Roma is actively pursuing Lens' Neil El Aynaoui and Palmeiras' Richard Rios, both valued around €30m, to bolster their midfield. This hunt aligns with new coach Gian Piero Gasperini's squad revamp, carefully balancing financial fair play.
Roma are intensifying efforts to sign Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios, aiming for a quick deal to bolster Gian Piero Gasperini's squad for the 2025-26 season. They are the sole Serie A club in talks for the 25-year-old Colombian.
Inter Milan is reportedly eyeing Palmeiras' Richard Rios as a potential midfield reinforcement, especially if Hakan Calhanoglu departs. They face stiff competition from top Premier League clubs for the Colombian, whose valuation is around €28-30m.
