Tottenham are keen on signing the Colombian midfielder Richard Rios at the end of the season.
According to a report from CaughtOffside, they are keeping tabs on the Colombian International and he could cost around €100 million (£83m) in the summer. The midfielder has a release clause in his contract and Spurs will have to pay up if they want to get the deal done.
The report states that the move will depend on Ange Postecoglou staying on as the club’s manager next season.
The likes of West Ham United and Nottingham Forest are keen on the Colombian as well, and it remains to be seen where he ends up. The South American was linked with a move to the Premier League during the January window as well, but a transfer did not materialise.
Spurs reportedly held initial talks with Palmeiras last month. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham are willing to pay the release clause for the midfielder.
Rios has been a key player for club and country in recent months and he could develop into an important player for Tottenham in the long-term. He will add physicality, drive and defensive cover to the side. Tottenham need to add more quality and depth in the middle of the park if they want to fight for major trophies. Signing a quality midfielder should be one of their priorities in the summer. The Athletic have described him as ‘a wizard.’
Rios will be attracted to the idea of moving to the Premier League. It would be a major step up in his career and he would get to test himself at the highest level. Tottenham have an ambitious project and a talented squad. They could provide him with the platform he needs right now. However, the asking price could complicate matters.
