Recent reports show that Manchester United are currently showing serious interest in signing the £85 million midfielder from the Club World Cup side.
Man chasing multiple strikers in search of new front 3
Old Trafford’s current focus remains on completing the Brian M Beumo’s signature from Brentford, but once that transaction is completed, United toggles attention to completing the remaining three of the new look with a new number 9.
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It appears Manchester United are making more moves for the strikers ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
It appears Rasmus Hojlund will be able to move to the Red Devils this summer to make way for the new striker. In fact, reports have already been revealed that Hojlund is moving ahead to join Inter Milan.
Meanwhile, United are evaluating options as to who can replace Dane. Sports CP striker Viktor Gyoker appeared to be one of his favourite targets given his connection to Ruben Amorim, but now he’s transitioning to another target.
Hugo Ekitike is a player who has emerged as a strong candidate for United’s new number nine in recent weeks. The Premier League has discussed his move to Old Trafford with his representative, but claims Eintracht Frankfurt wants around £85 million.
However, after scoring 19 goals in the Serie last season, the frame has two new names, with a weekend report revealing United are interested in signing Moise Keene from Fiorentina.
Man showing serious interest in Richard Rios
It’s well publicized that Amorim wants a new midfielder, and now he may have found an ideal target. According to a report broadcast by Express, Man United is interested in signing Richard Rios from Palmeiras.
Rios is now a concrete target for the Red Devils. They are seriously interested in transfers, but the move will have to wait until Palmeiras’ Club World Cup campaign ends.
The report says United will likely prioritize signing defensive midfielders this summer. This is because Captain Bruno Fernandez plays a deeper role than next season.
Rios, who is called the “ball carry machine” by data analyst Ben Matinson, has been in Palmeiras since March 2023. The 25-year-old has become an important performer for the Brazilian side, as shown at the Club World Cup.
Richard Rios Club World Cup Statistics | |
|---|---|
App | 2 |
start | 2 |
For each game | 89 |
Total shot | 1.5 |
touch | 43.0 |
Key Pass | 1.0 |
Pass accuracy for each game | 18.5 (77%) |
Intercepts by game | 3.0 |
Tackle for each game | 2.0 |
Balls collected for each game | 5.5 |
The duel won | 7.0 (54%) |
Rios has been reported to have an astounding £85 million release clause in his contract, which could be seen as a lot for Red Devils. In any case, signing Rios may require you to balance the book and put it on hold until you first move a few unnecessary players. Rios’ chances of arrival at Old Trafford will see him joining teams Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Coby Mine and Toby Collier as defensive midfielders.