Everton and Leicester City have inquired about Palmeiras defensive midfielder Richard Ríos. According to UOL, the Premier League duo have been inquiring about the 24-year-old in preparation for a possible transfer. The Brazilian site claims that, after being one of Palmeiras”main highlights’ over the last year, the midfielder has now received’some requests’ from Europe in recent days. The two most recent ones were from Everton and Leicester, both of whom appear to have approached Palmeiras about a prospective deal. UOL also reports that Everton is interested in Juventus’ Arthur.
Ríos was a standout player for Colombia in the Copa América, when they advanced to the final but lost to Argentina. Palmeiras has ‘no significant interest’ in discussing a transfer for Río, who is valued at €15-20 million. He has a contract with the Verdão until December 2026, with Palmeiras controlling 70% of his economic rights and the rest divided among Guarani (16%), Flamengo (4%), and the player himself (10%). Palmeiras, therefore, appear to want to drive up his price as far as they can to assure a healthy return on a player who cost them €1.38 million in March of last year.
Everton and Leicester have yet to make a bid, but their interest has been registered, and he is now a name to watch moving ahead.
Everton transfer focus following Amadou Onana’s sale
According to the i, Everton intend to reinvest the proceeds from the sale of Amadou Onana by looking for a new central midfielder and winger. The newspaper said on Thursday (July 18) in its online edition that Leeds United’s Wilfried Gnonto and Napoli’s Jesper Lindstrom are among their top targets, though Gnonto’s transfer may be difficult.
The Toffees hope to add younger, faster, and more dynamic players to their squad for next season, and they plan to reinvest the money they received for Onana. According to The Telegraph (17 July), Belgium international Onana is ready to join Aston Villa in a club-record £50 million transfer and will have a physical this weekend after a short break following Euro 2024. The transfer of Amadou Onana is a fantastic commercial opportunity for Everton. Everton made a fantastic move by selling Amadou Onana to Aston Villa for £50 million. While Onana has showed moments of brilliance, he is inconsistent and frequently leaves fans wanting more.
Given the Toffees’ financial woes, this acquisition delivers a much-needed boost to their funds. By selling Onana, Everton can reinvest in their roster and focus on bringing in younger players with a high resale value. It’s a clever method that not only helps to balance the books but also retains talented players like Jarrad Branthwaite at Goodison Park.
Onana’s departure ensures he gets the Champions League football he wants, while the Toffees receive a large sum and a sell-on clause, which is smart business. This may also indicate that fans should expect a more stable and competitive team next season. This agreement benefits everyone and prepares the Goodison Park team well for the future. It’s a move that makes perfect sense all around.
