Report – Roma Join Inter Milan In The Race For €30M Rated Colombia Star At Gasperini’s Urging | OneFootball

Roma are reportedly ready to join Inter Milan in the race for Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios.

This according to Rome-based newspaper Il Tempo, via FCInterNews. They report that coach Gian Piero Gasperini has urged the Giallorossi to move for the Colombian, who could leave Palmeiras for €30 million.

Links have emerged between Inter Milan and Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios over the last couple days.

Reportedly, the Colombian international has come onto the Nerazzurri’s radar as a possible replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu in the event they lose him to Galatasaray or another club.

Rios has a release clause in his contract worth €100 million. However, it would not take that fee to sign the 25-year-old from Palmeiras.

Meanwhile, Premier League side West Ham United have reportedly also made an offer for Rios.

Roma Ready To Rival Inter Milan To Sign Richard Rios

MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY – NOVEMBER 15: Richard Rios of Colombia reacts during the South American Qualifier match between Uruguay and Colombia at Centenario Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Ernesto Ryan/Getty Images)

According to Rome-based newspaper Il Tempo, Roma have also identified Richard Rios as a target.

The capital club will have to reinforce in midfield this summer. Particularly after losing Leandro Paredes to Boca Juniors.

And according to Il Tempo, new Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini has asked his club to look at Rios.

The Colombian should be available this summer with Palmeiras out of the Club World Cup.

And Il Tempo confirm that the fee for Rios will be in the region of €30 million.