bournemouth Richard is the latest club to link up with Rios. A latest claim from Italy suggests that the Benfica midfielder's future may not be as certain as some reports previously indicated.
The Colombian has been heavily linked with a move away from Lisbon in recent months. Manchester United and Fulham have both been credited with interest. Napoli has also been repeatedly presented as one of the most active clubs in the race. Milan, Inter and Roma have also appeared in various reports from Italy and Portugal.
However, despite much speculation, no progress has been made beyond exploratory contacts and scouting missions.
Now, according to Italian journalist Gianluigi LongriHas joined the growing list of Bournemouth fans.
Bournemouth joins the rush race
Longari reports that Richard Rios's stay at Benfica is "not certain". They claim that several clubs have already made serious inquiries about the midfielder.
Bournemouth have been named as one of the clubs showing interest, along with Napoli and Milan.
In Our latest update on thatWe learned that the Benfica board would be willing to sell players they would prefer to keep. And Rios is one of the main names being discussed internally as a possible exit. A €30m-€45m (£26m-£39m) offer Will work.
But the timing of this latest claim is also worth noting. Bournemouth are entering a new era under the leadership of Marco Rose, and the club are expected to assess several areas of the squad during the summer. This also includes midfield options if departures occur.
Richard Rios would fit the profile that Bournemouth have often targeted in recent years. The 25-year-old possesses a blend of physicality, energy and versatility, with Portuguese observers repeatedly highlighting why English clubs are attracted to him.
Former Portugal international Manich recently argued that Rios has characteristics suitable for English football Because of the intensity and physical demands of the league.
World Cup plans not going as Benfica hoped
There was a belief within Benfica that the 2026 World Cup could increase Ríos' value even further. However, so far that plan has not been completed as expected.
Ríos traveled to the tournament with Colombia carrying some momentum from his club season. Instead, he has been used largely off the bench. The midfielder has struggled to regain a regular starting role.
This certainly doesn't eliminate interest, but it means the World Cup has not yet generated the major valuation boost that Benfica would have anticipated.
For now, Bournemouth are the latest club to enter the increasingly crowded picture, while Longari's suggestion that Rios is not guaranteed to stay at Benfica offers a slightly different perspective to previous reports portraying the Colombian as firmly settled in Lisbon.
