From Portugal: Roma reignite talks with Richard Rios | OneFootball

Roma are once again closely monitoring the midfielder market and are reviving a path they pursued last summer.

According to Portuguese portal cnnportugal.iol.pt, the Giallorossi have re-established contact for Richard Rios, a Colombian midfielder born in 2000 and currently playing for Benfica.

The player had already been identified by Roma management as one of the most attractive prospects to strengthen the midfield, thanks to his physical and technical qualities.

Roma have reportedly resumed discussions with the intermediaries representing the player, with the aim of evaluating the feasibility of the operation and determining the margins for a potential transfer.

Rios arrived at Benfica after his stint at Palmeiras and has attracted the attention of several European clubs in recent years thanks to his performances for the Brazilian club and the Colombian national team.

The midfielder stands out for his dynamism, ability to recover the ball, and ability to control possession, characteristics that make him a particularly sought-after prospect in modern football.

The path to acquiring the player, however, is not expected to be easy. Benfica considers Rios an important member of their squad and has reportedly set a value of over €30 million.

This significant figure could pose a stumbling block for Roma, who are called upon to carefully evaluate investments in the final weeks of the transfer window.