PSG Have No Interest in Pursuing Colombian Standout Wanted by Tottenham, West Ham | OneFootball

PSG looked to strengthen their midfield last summer and identified Palmeiras standout Richard Ríos as a top target.

The Colombian midfielder impressed at the 2024 Copa América, playing a key role in his country’s run to the final before falling to Argentina.

In August 2024, Antena 2 Deportes reported that PSG submitted a €20 million bid for the 24-year-old, who had also drawn interest from AC Milan and Manchester United. However, despite PSG’s efforts, UOL revealed that Palmeiras’ president made it clear Ríos wasn’t for sale—even with the Ligue 1 side pushing their offer to €20 million.

Does PSG have no interest in Palmeiras’ star?

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A recent report revealed that PSG are in discussions with Palmeiras for their midfielder. Luis Campos has reportedly given the green light, and Luis Enrique is said to want the player to bolster his midfield. The deal could total around €30 million.

However, journalist Arthur Perrot quickly dismissed the rumor. On his X account, the PSG specialist for RMC Sport responded to a tweet citing South American press reports with two red Xs, indicating the claim is false. It therefore appears PSG are not pursuing Ríos.

Back in February, CaughtOffside reported that West Ham, Nottingham Forest, and Tottenham were all closely monitoring the progress of the Colombian midfielder, with plans to potentially make a move this summer.

However, none of the three Premier League clubs are willing to pay his €100 million release clause. Tottenham were especially keen during the January window, but talks never moved past the early stages as Palmeiras refused to budge on their asking price.