Everton has started the transfer window energetically by signing Iliman Ndiaye, Jake O’Brien, Tim Iroegbunam, Jesper Lindstrom (on loan), and Jack Harrison (on loan).
They have also offloaded Ben Godfrey, Lewis Dobbin, and Amadou Onana, raising about £70 million in total. TEAMtalk reports that the club is actively seeking buyers for Michael Keane, Mason Holgate, and Neal Maupay.
Manager Sean Dyche is prioritizing the acquisition of a new midfielder to replace Onana before the window closes. Rios, priced at around £12 million, is a promising young talent that aligns with Everton’s strategy of targeting players with significant potential.
Everton and Manchester United are among several clubs interested in Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios, sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk.
The 24-year-old earned rave reviews for his performances at Copa America for Colombia and now a move to the Premier League looks to be on the cards.
Rios started all of Colombia’s matches in their run to the final and sources have informed TEAMtalk transfer correspondent Fraser (Fletcher) Gillan that Everton, Man Utd, West Ham and Leicester are keeping tabs on his situation.
Palmeiras are looking for around £12m for the Palmeiras star, who generally plays as a defensive midfielder or in a number eight role.
Rios joined Palmeiras in March 2023 and has made 85 appearances for the Brazilian giants, scoring five goals and making two assists, helping his team to lift two trophies.
He could be an ideal replacement for Amadou Onana at Everton, who has joined Aston Villa in a £50m deal, but the Toffees will have to move quickly to win the race.
