AS Roma has reportedly issued an ultimatum to Palmeiras regarding the protracted transfer of Richard Rios. Concurrently, the Italian club has secured a verbal agreement with RC Lens for midfielder Neil El Aynaoui, valued at €25 million plus performance-based incentives.
Roma`s frustration stems from Palmeiras`s continuously escalating demands for Rios, despite the Giallorossi offering a comparable sum. The Brazilian club appears to be leveraging a bidding war among interested parties. Palmeiras is actively encouraging competition among clubs such as Benfica, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Nottingham Forest, aiming for a transfer fee of €30 million, potentially higher with add-ons.
Roma Secures El Aynaoui Amidst Rios Standoff
Growing weary of the protracted negotiations, Roma, as reported by Sky Sport Italia`s transfer specialist Gianluca Di Marzio, has given Palmeiras until Friday morning to accept their offer for Rios. Failure to comply will see Roma immediately pivot to their alternative target.
El Aynaoui has been identified as Roma`s backup option for several days, and recent reports confirm that a verbal agreement for €25 million plus bonuses has been reached with Lens this evening. Should Palmeiras fail to reconsider their stance by the deadline, the deal with Lens for El Aynaoui is expected to be finalized on Friday, making him Roma`s newest midfielder.
