Richard Rios of Palmeiras looks on. (Photo by Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images)

Sources: Tottenham now 'keeping a close watch' on €100m-rated Man United target

Originally posted on the Boy Hotspur | Last updated Jul 6, 2025 1:00 PM ET

Premier League teams Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest, Fulham, Wolves, and West Ham United continue to view Colombian midfielder Richard Rios as a potential signing.

Sources close to the player’s situation have informed TheBoyHotspur that other major European clubs — including Napoli, Paris Saint-Germain, Milan, Roma, and Villarreal — are also closely monitoring Ríos.

The €100 million release clause set by Palmeiras is considered one of the biggest obstacles to the transfer. However, clubs are looking to negotiate a lower fee rather than pay the full amount.

Man United keen on the player

Manchester United view Ríos as a potential replacement for Christian Eriksen. The club’s transfer department has assigned scouts to monitor his performances during the Club World Cup and may make a move depending on his displays in the tournament.

Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest are also among the clubs “keeping a close watch” on the 25-year-old midfielder.

Tottenham need Richard Rios

Tottenham could use a quality central midfielder this summer, and the Colombian could prove to be an excellent addition. He would add creativity, drive, and physicality in the middle of the park. He has proven himself to be a high-quality performer for both club and country, with the physical and technical attributes to make the step up to the Premier League. He could be an important player for Tottenham if they manage to get the deal done.

He scored four goals and four assists this season.

Tottenham need to strengthen their squad this summer if they want to perform well in the Premier League. They finished in the bottom half of the table last season and will be desperate to bounce back. Having secured Champions League qualification after winning the UEFA Europa League, they should be an attractive destination for players. The opportunity to join them will be quite exciting for the South American.

He is entering the peak years of his career, and joining a top Premier League club would be ideal for him. It will be interesting to see if he can hit the ground running.

This article first appeared on the Boy Hotspur and was syndicated with permission.

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