Manchester United face tough competition from two fellow Premier League sides in the race to sign one sought-after midfield talent, according to stunning reports.
Ruben Amorim could require an additional midfield presence for Manchester United ahead of the start of their 2025-26 Premier League season at Old Trafford.
Christian Eriksen will leave Old Trafford once his contract expires on 30th June and Ruben Amorim’s midfield options were limited last season due to injuries.
Both Kobbie Mainoo and Toby Collyer had periods on the sideline and Manuel Ugarte struggled to solidify his place as a key midfield influence under Amorim last season.
Casemiro saw a resurgence in form in the Europa League last season, but there are still doubts over the United midfielder’s long-term future at Old Trafford.
Bruno Fernandes is capable of playing in the middle of the park, but Amorim’s tactical system at United could see the arrival of another midfielder this summer.
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Ruben Amorim on the touchline in the Europa League
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Man Utd’s transfer interest in midfielder Richard Rios intensifies amid Palmeiras’ involvement in the FIFA Club World Cup
Palmeiras are competing at the reformatted FIFA Club World Cup this summer in North America and midfielder Richard Rios is now under the transfer spotlight.
The 25-year-old Colombia international has been with Brazilian Serie A side Palmeiras since 2023, having previously played for Guarani and Flamengo.
According to GiveMeSport, Manchester United are believed to be ‘tracking’ Richard Rios’ performances at the FIFA Club World Cup.
It is reported that United are ‘continuing to monitor’ the Colombian midfielder and his run of form at the FIFA tournament could lead to the Red Devils making a bid.
Rios has made 133 appearances across all competitions for Palmeiras and the former Flamengo player has netted 11 times and registered eight assists for his side.
However, United’s interest in Rios is not alone and the Red Devils would have major competition in the race to sign the Palmeiras star in the summer transfer window.
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Man Utd would have to rival up to 10 different clubs in the race to sign Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios
GiveMeSport reports that Richard Rios has ‘up to 10 admirers’ who have sent out scouts to keep tabs on the midfielder during Palmeiras’ FIFA Club World Cup run.
The publication added that United could find themselves being ‘dragged into a bidding war’ with the 10 aforementioned suitors if they made a move for Rios
Tottenham are believed to be ‘keeping tabs on his progress’ and Nottingham Forest ‘sent a representative’ to watch the Colombia midfielder ahead of the new season.
However, Premier League sides United, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest could be forced to drop a hefty transfer fee if they want to sign Rios from Palmeiras.
The Palmeiras midfielder is under contract with the Brazilian side until 2028 and Rios has a release clause believed to be worth a whopping £85m in his current deal.