Manchester United appear to have received a boost as Palmeiras are now reportedly willing to consider selling star midfielder Richard Rios for just €20m this January. Caught offside understand
The Colombian international has attracted the attention of several Premier League and European clubs, according to sources close to the situation. Caught offside that Man Utd are joined by Fulham, Everton, Wolves and AC Milan as admirers of the 24-year-old.
United first expressed an interest in Rios in the summerbut Palmeiras were not ready to sell at the time, although their stance seems to have relaxed ahead of the winter window, when we often see big names from Brazilian clubs making moves.
It remains to be seen whether Rios will continue to be a priority for the Red Devils, but it could be useful for them to bolster the midfield on the cheap if they get it, as some of their expensive recent signings in that position have failed to deliver. deliver
Richard Rios transfer: Manuel Ugarte upgrade for Man United?
United signed Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer but has made a slow start to life at Old Trafford, while Casemiro has also been a notable failure for the club despite showing some promise when he first joined.
Rios may not seem ideal for MUFC at the moment, however, as it would be a big step to move from Palmeiras to a Premier League club looking to get back into the top four and compete for major trophies.
There is understood to be a strong interest from Milan, while one imagines Rios could also do well to consider the likes of Fulham and Wolves, who have proven to be good stepping stone clubs for some of the top players youngsters in the past, who would later go on to earn bigger moves after proving themselves in the Premier League.
Milan are also interested in Carney Chukwuemeka as an option to strengthen their midfield, with Chelsea willing to let him go this January.
