Tottenham face stiff competition to sign midfielder Richard Rios

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly still in the race to sign Richard Rios of Palmeiras in January, however, they now face stiff competition for his signature.

Tottenham’s transfer activity in context

Despite numerous reports suggesting that Tottenham Hotspur would be active in the January transfer market, their dealings have been notably limited.

The signing of Kinsky from Prague remains the sole acquisition for the club so far, leaving fans eager for more reinforcements as the team struggles for consistency under Ange Postecoglou in his second season at the helm.

With the transfer window now at its midpoint, the urgency to strengthen the squad has only grown.

Among the rumoured targets, Richard Rios has emerged as a leading candidate. Recent reports revealed that Tottenham submitted an offer for the 24-year-old Colombian midfielder, only for Palmeiras to reject it.

Tottenham face competition in their pursuit of Richard Rios

Now, according to sources from CaughtOffside, they report that Spurs are still keen on bringing the Palmeiras star to north London, viewing him as an ideal addition to the squad.

However, securing Rios’ signature has been complicated by interest from other Premier League clubs. Both Everton and Nottingham Forest have reportedly joined the race, with CaughtOffside revealing that the two clubs are pushing hard to land the midfielder in this window.

This development could pose significant challenges for Tottenham, who may now face a bidding war for the highly-rated player.

While Rios’ contract includes a hefty €100 million release clause, it is understood that none of the interested clubs are willing to meet such a figure.

Can Tottenham still agree a deal for Richard Rios?

While Everton and Nottingham Forest’s interest has complicated matters, there are reasons for optimism.

Rios’ agent, Gabriel Dias, hinted at the possibility of a move, stating, “I think it’s difficult now, but not impossible,” when asked about a January exit from Palmeiras. This openness suggests that a deal could still materialise if the right offer is made.

For now, the clock is ticking, and the coming weeks will determine whether Tottenham can fend off competition and land their man.

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