António Silva's bosses want Benfica midfielder, face competition | OneFootball

The final weeks of the transfer market promise to be especially intense at Benfica, particularly regarding the future of Richard Ríos. The Colombian midfielder has been tipped as one of the players who could leave the Luz this summer and, in the meantime, new interested clubs have emerged in the race for the Eagles’ No. 20 shirt - in addition to Bruno Lage’s Al Diriyah.

Bournemouth and Getafe are keeping an eye on the “cafetero’s” situation, according to information reported by journalist Pipe Sierra of newspaper As. The Colombian midfielder is said to have turned down a possible move to the Spanish club, as he prefers a switch to the Premier League, putting the English side in a privileged position. Despite the interest, there are still no negotiations underway.

The Bournemouth possibility gains an extra layer of interest due to António Silva’s presence in the English squad. The former Benfica centre-back moved to England this summer in a transfer valued at €25 million and could reunite with his former teammate if Ríos ends up joining the Cherries.

The Colombian’s sporting situation could also weigh on the decisions of the Benfica hierarchy. After representing Colombia at the World Cup, where he played 135 minutes, always as a substitute, Ríos has lost ground in Marco Silva’s plans. The coach has favored the duo of Enzo Barrenechea and Leandro Barreiro, while the imminent arrival of João Palhinha could further reduce the space available for the Eagles’ No. 20.

Benfica remain hopeful of recouping a significant fee for the player they signed from Palmeiras in 2025 for €27 million.

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