Man Utd 
- 6 May
- 100+ views
Sources: Contact made as Man United battle PL club for potential €45m transfer
Manchester United are alongside Fulham in eyeing up Benfica midfielder Richard Rios as he could move in the summer transfer window.
Will Richard Ríos leave Benfica and join Man Utd?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Man Utd's pursuit of Richard Ríos reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 80% probability of the defensive midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Man Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Richard Ríos (25).
- Man Utd has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Richard Ríos.
- The absence of key players at Man Utd who play in the same position as Richard Ríos increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Man Utd's squad.
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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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Casemiro, Lisandro Martínez)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
There are no cons known for this rumourAlternatives of Man Utd
| 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
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Ander Guevara |
 Alaves
|
€2.5M |
|
69.2
77.4
|
Eric Martel |
 Koln
|
€9.7M |
|
69.1
73.7
|
Johnny Cardoso |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€25.5M |
|
69.0
72.7
|
Nicolò Fagioli |
 Fiorentina
|
€19.3M |
|
68.9
89.7
|
Archie Gray |
 Tottenham
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€58.2M |
|
68.8
79.6
|
Valentín Barco |
 Strasbourg
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€25.5M |
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68.8
68.8
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Axel Witsel |
 Girona
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€1.1M |
|
68.7
73.7
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Antonio Blanco |
Alaves
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€11M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teun Koopmeiners | 22-04-2026 | Report | |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | 22-04-2026 | Report | |
| Carlos Baleba | 30-03-2026 | Report | |
| Fermín López | 25-03-2026 | Report | |
| Myles Lewis-Skelly | 23-03-2026 | Report | |
| Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall | 23-03-2026 | Report | |
| Bruno Guimarães | 20-03-2026 | Report | |
| Johan Manzambi | 11-03-2026 | Report |
Richard Ríos
DM, M (C)
Skill: 65.9
Pot: 68.7
Team
Benfica
Benfica
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€22.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€20.4M – €24.9M
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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 25 years old (2000/06/02) and he is 187cm 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 €20.4M and €24.9M. 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.
