Benfica 
Everton 
- 21 July
- 822+ views
Everton enter race for Colombian midfielder - Fresh report reveals player's preferred destination
Everton have become the latest Premier League side to be linked with Richard Ríos after the player recently linked with Bournemouth.
Will Richard Ríos leave Benfica and join Everton?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Everton's pursuit of Richard Ríos reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 84% probability of the defensive midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Everton has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Richard Ríos (26).
- Everton has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Richard Ríos.
- Richard Ríos is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Everton squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (James Garner, Idrissa Gueye)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (James Garner, Idrissa Gueye)
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Key player as direct competitor (James Garner, Idrissa Gueye)
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Some better competitors for position (James Garner, Idrissa Gueye)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (James Garner, Harrison Armstrong)
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More expensive than previously attracted players
Alternatives of Everton
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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69.2
69.2
|
Hans Vanaken |
 Brugge
|
€3.8M |
|
69.2
71.5
|
Jens Odgaard |
 Bologna
|
€13.2M |
|
69.2
70.3
|
Michel Aebischer |
 Pisa
|
€3.9M |
|
69.2
69.5
|
Ruben Loftus-Cheek |
 Milan
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€6.9M |
|
69.2
70.9
|
Tommaso Pobega |
Bologna
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€9.4M |
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69.2
82.9
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Mateus Fernandes |
 Tottenham
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€31.8M |
|
69.2
73.2
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Antonio Blanco |
 Alaves
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€9.7M |
|
69.2
69.2
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Jack Harrison |
 Leeds Utd
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€11.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Sulc | 20-07-2026 | Report | |
| Adam Aznou | 18-07-2026 | Report | |
| Anatoliy Trubin | 17-07-2026 | Report | |
| Rico Lewis | 16-07-2026 | Report | |
| António Silva | 15-07-2026 | Report | |
| Brooke Norton-Cuffy | 15-07-2026 | Report | |
| Andreas Schjelderup | 14-07-2026 | Report | |
| Hayden Hackney | 22-04-2026 | Report |
Richard Ríos
DM, M (C)
Skill: 65.9
Pot: 68.8
Team
Benfica
Benfica
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€20.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€18.2M – €22.3M
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Who is Richard Ríos?
Richard Ríos (COL) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Benfica. Richard Ríos is 26 years old (2000/06/02) and he is 185cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 18. Richard Ríos has also been used as a ball winning midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Richard Ríos's current transfer value is between €18.2M and €22.3M. His last transfer was from Palmeiras to Benfica in 2025. Benfica paid Palmeiras €27M for Richard Ríos.
Richard Ríos latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
