The race to sign Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios is heating up with Benfica joining Nottingham Forest, Wolves and Roma in lining up a bid for him.

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• Benfica offer €25m for Rios
• Roma, Forest & Wolves bids rejected
• Palmeiras demand €30m plus add-ons

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to , Benfica have joined the growing list of clubs chasing Rios. After rejecting offers from Roma, Forest, and Wolves which all fell below €30 million (£25m/$34m), Palmeiras are still holding firm on their valuation. Benfica have tabled an offer worth €25m (£21m/$29m) flat, but it still falls short of the Brazilian club's demands.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Rios has become one of the most sought-after midfielders in the market following standout performances at the Club World Cup and in Brazil’s domestic campaign. Roma have made him a key midfield target and offered €23m (£20m/$26m) plus €3m (£2.5m/$3.5m) in bonuses, but Palmeiras are under no pressure to sell unless their €30m asking price is met.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Rios has reportedly given the green light to join Roma, preferring the Serie A side over all other suitors, but they will have to up their bid if the deal is to go ahead.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  The likes of Forest and Wolves could return with improved offers for the 25-year-old, while Palmeiras may compromise on the fee should the Colombian put pressure on the club for a move.

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