Roma have submitted a €30 million bid for Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios, with personal terms already agreed with the player. The Serie A club hopes to beat competition from Wolves, Nottingham Forest, and Benfica for the Brazilian star, awaiting Palmeiras’ decision on the transfer.
Roma are stepping up their efforts to secure Brazilian star Richard Rios from Palmeiras with a new bid of €30 million. With personal terms already agreed with the midfielder, the Serie A club is now waiting for Palmeiras’ response to seal the deal ahead of competition from Wolves, Nottingham Forest, and Inter Milan.
Roma have upped their bid for Richard Rios to €30 million, including €3 million in bonuses, in a bid to beat the competition and capture the highly sought-after Palmeiras midfielder. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Serie A club has edged closer to Palmeiras’ asking price of €30 million, with negotiations in the final stages.
Director Ricky Massara is expected to receive a response from Palmeiras by Thursday evening, which will determine if Roma can move forward with the deal. The Giallorossi are confident, having already agreed on personal terms with the player, which strengthens their position over other interested parties, including Benfica, who are yet to make an official offer for the Brazilian talent.
Rios, who has been one of the standout performers in Brazil’s domestic league and impressed during the Club World Cup, has generated significant interest across Europe. The Brazilian has a €100 million release clause at Palmeiras, which has deterred some clubs, but the offers now being made are moving closer to his valuation.
Inter Milan had also been in the mix, particularly if they lost Hakan Calhanoglu to Galatasaray. However, with Calhanoglu’s decision to remain at Inter, the Serie A giants have since cooled their interest in Rios, leaving Roma with a clearer path to secure the talented midfielder.
Rios is not the only Brazilian player on Roma’s radar. The club is also reportedly eyeing Flamengo’s highly-rated wing-back Wesley, with new manager Gian Piero Gasperini making him a priority signing. As Roma continue their Brazilian recruitment drive, Rios’ imminent move to the Italian capital could signal the beginning of a more focused push in the South American market.
Roma are eagerly awaiting Palmeiras’ decision, with the club hoping to finalize the deal swiftly. Rios, for his part, is already focused on his move to Roma and is hopeful that the two teams will reach an agreement soon. If successful, the Brazilian midfielder will join the Serie A side, bringing his flair and creativity to the heart of their midfield.
