“Everton’s Transfer Plans in Jeopardy as Manchester United Drives Up Richard Rios’s Price”
Everton has faced a setback after interest from Manchester United led to an increase in a transfer target’s price.
The Toffees aim to sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United this summer, but complications have arisen as Manchester United has also shown interest in a Colombian player that Everton is targeting.
So, who is this Everton target that Manchester United is now pursuing? Let’s delve into it.
Manchester United has made Everton target Richard Rios more expensive. According to UOL, Everton is interested in signing Richard Rios from Palmeiras following his impressive performance at the Copa America.
Palmeiras was initially willing to consider offers around £16.8 million, with Leicester City also showing interest.
However, Manchester United’s interest has complicated matters for Everton.
Spanish news outlet Sport reports that Erik ten Hag’s side is now keen on Rios, prompting Palmeiras to reconsider their asking price due to Manchester United’s stature and financial strength.
It is now said that Palmeiras will only entertain offers meeting the Colombian’s €90 million (£77.4 million) release clause, rejecting any bids around £16.8 million.
Sport adds that AC Milan and Juventus are also interested in Rios, diminishing Everton’s chances of securing a deal.
Palmeiras will surely reconsider
In our view, Palmeiras might reconsider this stance later in the summer.
Given Rios’s impressive Copa America performance, this could be the best window for Palmeiras to sell him at the highest fee possible.
Despite his strong showing, £77.4 million remains an exceptionally high price for a player from the Brasileiro Série A, making it unlikely that any clubs will pursue him at this new asking price.