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.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Casemiro, Lisandro Martínez)
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro)
Missing potential star player in position
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Some direct competitors for position (Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte)
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Manchester United are alongside Fulham in eyeing up Benfica midfielder Richard Rios as he could move in the summer transfer window.
| 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. |
|
|
69.2
69.2
|
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
|
€58.2M |
|
68.8
79.6
|
Valentín Barco |
 Strasbourg
|
€25.5M |
|
68.8
68.8
|
Axel Witsel |
 Girona
|
€1.1M |
|
68.7
73.7
|
Antonio Blanco |
Alaves
|
€11M |
| 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 |
Benfica
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
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 deep lying playmaker and as A ball winning midfielder.
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.
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