Beşiktaş has increased its contacts for its former target Richard Rios and has submitted another loan offer to Benfica. According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, Beşiktaş management has prepared a long-term contract for Rios, valid until 2030. Richard Rios's market value is 25 million Euro. Beşiktaş had previously contacted Benfica about signing the player on a loan with a mandatory purchase option. According to the latest information in the Portuguese press, Benfica is receptive to this option but is requesting a loan fee of 3 million Euro. Beşiktaş management is speeding up negotiations to prevent a rival from signing the player and intends to loan Richard Rios with a mandatory purchase option.

According to Nicolo Schira, Beşiktaş has initiated steps to sign Richard Rios from Benfica. It is stated that head coach Vincenzo Italiano wants the 26-year-old Colombian midfielder very much, and that Benfica could be open to a departure that includes a mandatory purchase option.

According to Nicolo Schira, Besiktas are preparing to submit an official bid to Benfica in an attempt to sign midfielder Richard Rios. Coach Italiano is pushing for a new midfielder.

Beşiktaş has an interest in Benfica's 26-year-old Colombian midfielder Richard Ríos. The Turkish club faces competition from Roma, which has renewed its prior interest and started contact with both the Portuguese club and the player's agents. Benfica is receptive to a loan transfer, and according to reports from August 2026, their asking price for a permanent transfer is between €30 million and €40 million.