United prepare £17m bid for brilliant alternative to Ugarte who …

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Manchester United are reportedly preparing a bid for Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios.

The Red Devils have started the transfer period well with the quick purchases of Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro.

United’s next priority is likely to be in midfield as they are currently in talks with Paris Saint-Germain for Manuel Ugarte and are reportedly closing in on an agreement over a transfer fee.

Erik ten Hag’s team is also very interested in Joao Neves, but it seems that he will leave for Paris.

There are also reports that United are preparing for a third attempt to sign free agent Adrien Rabiot this summer.

However, Goal.com in Brazil have come up with another name for the midfielder as they report that United are interested in Colombian Rios.

“Palmeiras are preparing for a series of attacks on Richard Ríos in this transfer window – and some of them could come in the coming days. As GOAL understands, the midfielder recently received a request from Manchester United and is also being monitored by Milan.”

“Our reporters have heard that the Red Devils have indicated that they are already preparing a bid of around £17 million for the 24-year-old midfielder, who is enjoying a moment of great appreciation in the market, following his excellent campaign with Colombia in this Copa América.”

Unfortunately for the Red Devils and other interested parties, the Brazilian team plans to play hardball in a potential transfer.

“What is certain is that the club will not negotiate over Ríos this summer, a source revealed to GOAL.” Palmeiras have already made significant money from the sales of Estêvão to Chelsea, Luis Guilherme to West Ham and Endrick to Real Madrid.

The midfielder played a vital role in Colombia’s journey to the Copa America final, playing all six games and scoring in the quarter-final against Panama (5-0).

The 24-year-old showed his exciting talent when he had “the highest number of successful dribbles of any athlete participating in the Copa América or Euro 2024”, with a total of 18.

Since taking control of the football side of the club, Ineos have been linked with countless players from all over the world, as they aim high and wide to bring in some of the most promising talent in the world.

If the club can overcome Palmeiras’ resistance to a sale, he could be an interesting signing.

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