Transfer market stirs: Benfica ask €45m for key starter | OneFootball

Benfica are keeping a close eye on the market and on the interest in several of their players. In recent days, several rumours have placed Richard Ríos on Manchester United’s radar as a possible signing for next season. However, new information indicates that the Eagles have already set the asking price.

According to information reported by Caught Offside, Benfica, led by Rui Costa, are not willing to listen to offers below €45 million. The same source explains that the Lisbon club want to make a profit on any potential sale of the midfielder, having paid €27 million to Palmeiras.

On the other hand, the British outlet goes further and adds that Richard Ríos has two suitors in the Premier League. Besides Manchester United, whose interest had already been reported in recent days, the same source stresses that Marco Silva’s Fulham are also keeping an eye on the situation of Benfica’s No. 20.

After a start to the season marked by inconsistency, Richard Ríos has shown clear improvement in his performances in recent months, and it has not gone unnoticed. In addition to the English clubs, the Colombian international, one of Benfica’s undisputed starters, is also being monitored in Italy by teams such as Napoli, Inter Milan and Roma.

This season for Benfica, Richard Ríos — valued at €22 million — has already made 42 appearances: 24 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 12 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup.

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