Spurs in pole position to sign player amid PSG interest | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur continue to navigate one of their most challenging seasons in recent years.

While fans remain focused on the team's performances on the pitch, reports continue to emerge, particularly regarding the transfer market.

We recently reported that Tottenham are interested in signing Kyle Walker-Peters, a former player of the London club.

Additionally, another report has linked Spurs with Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, amid Randal Kolo Muani's impressive form at the Vecchia Signora.

For now, attention turns to a recent report linking Tottenham with a player for whom PSG have already submitted a bid.

Tottenham linked with Richard Rios

Palmeiras v Sao Paulo - Campeonato Paulista 2025 | Sports Press Photo/GettyImages

According to CaughtOffside (h/t Parisinos.net), Tottenham have joined the race to sign Richard Rios, a Colombian midfielder currently playing for Palmeiras.

In fact, the report states that Spurs are now the frontrunners to secure the talented South American playmaker.

The same report also mentions West Ham and Nottingham Forest as clubs interested in Rios.

Recently, Antena 2 reported that PSG submitted a €20 million offer for the player, but the bid was rejected.

The biggest challenge for Tottenham and other interested clubs lies in Palmeiras' high release clause for Rios, which is set at €100 million.

Richard Rios might not be the ideal solution for Spurs

While the Brazilian league is competitive, player valuations from the league often become inflated.

There is no doubt about Rios' talent and potential, but he is far from being worth €100 million.

Tottenham would need to negotiate flawlessly with Palmeiras to secure a favourable deal. Otherwise, they may have to look elsewhere.

In the 2024 season, Richard Rios has played 14 matches, averaging 56 minutes per game. During this campaign, he has maintained an 82% pass accuracy.

Additionally, he has averaged 1.9 tackles, 3.9 ball recoveries, and 0.8 interceptions per match.