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Tottenham Hotspur reportedly looking to beat Manchester United to the signing of Palmeiras star Richard Rios, according to GiveMeSport.
After securing the Europa League title last season, Tottenham Hotspur have earned a spot in next year’s Champions League.
As a result, they’ll need to significantly strengthen their squad, ensuring depth across all positions to remain competitive on multiple fronts.
Spurs had a dreadful Premier League campaign under Ange Postecoglou, finishing a shocking 17th.
That poor run prompted the club to part ways with the Australian coach, with former Brentford manager Thomas Frank stepping in as his replacement.
In midfield, Tottenham currently have Yves Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur, Archie Gray, and Lucas Bergvall.
However, Bissouma struggled with consistency last term, while Bentancur has battled ongoing fitness concerns.
Meanwhile, youngsters Gray and Bergvall are still developing and would benefit from guidance alongside more seasoned midfielders.
According to GiveMeSport, Spurs have now set their sights on Colombian midfielder Richard Ríos to bolster their midfield ranks.
They have been closely monitoring his performances at the Club World Cup and could make a formal move soon.
Ríos, who currently plays for Palmeiras, is an athletic and technically gifted midfielder—traits that could make him a strong fit for the Premier League.
However, his current contract runs until 2028 and includes an £85m release clause, posing a potential stumbling block for Spurs unless Palmeiras are willing to negotiate a lower fee.
The report adds that Ríos has garnered attention from numerous clubs, with scouts from several teams travelling to the United States to observe him at the tournament.
Nottingham Forest and Manchester United are also tracking the 24-year-old, with the Red Devils potentially looking to replace Christian Eriksen, who has recently left the club on a free transfer.
Primarily a defensive midfielder, Ríos is also capable of operating as a box-to-box player. He would represent a smart signing for either Tottenham or Manchester United if a deal can be struck this summer.
