I’m not in competition with Erik Ten Hag but He is trying to push us to what will cause disunity between us”, Pep Guardiola says Man united is trying so hard to highjack another top transfer target from them again

Pep Guardiola claims that Manchester United is making a great effort to snatch away another top transfer target from them once more. “I’m not in competition with Erik Ten Hag, but He is trying to push us to what will cause disunity between us,” Guardiola adds.

According to sources in Brazil, Manchester United is interested in signing Richard Rios, a midfielder for Palmeiras, during the summer transfer window.

After spending a total of £94 million to recruit defender Leny Yoro and attacker Joshua Zirkzee, United is now looking for a midfield player. They are looking for alternatives because they want to sign Manuel Ugarte, a star for Paris Saint-Germain, but they’ve been told he will cost them £59 million.

Another player United has scouted is Joao Neves, a 19-year-old wonder from Benfica who may sign for less than his £101 million release clause. Rios has drawn United’s interest after making an impression at the Copa America, but they are still casting a broad net.

Rios was one of Colombia’s greatest players as they advanced to the final of South America’s top competition before Argentina defeated them 1-0. The 24-year-old played effectively in Néstor Lorenzo’s midfield alongside James Rodriguez and scored in their 5-0 victory over Panama.

Objective According to Brazil, AC Milan is also involved, and Palmeiras has been approached by United to inquire about his availability. According to reports, Erik ten Hag’s team is prepared to give Rios £17 million, but Palmeiras is not likely to be persuaded to sell.

This is because, having already let go of some of their other players, the Brazilian team is not under any pressure to sell. For a possible €72 million (£60 million), Palmeiras transferred Endrick to Real Madrid. They also reached agreements with Chelsea for Estevao Willian and West Ham for Luis Guilherme.

The 17-year-old wonderkid Willian is set to sign a potentially £51 million deal with Chelsea this summer. Guilherme, 18, has signed a five-year contract with West Ham for a fee of £25.5 million, and he will join Julen Loptegui’s team this summer.

That’s a lot of skill to give up, and Abel Ferreira, the manager of Palmeiras, has stated his position on more trades. “We’ve already generated a sizable profit from sales,” he declared. “At this point, we must concentrate on on-field alternatives.”

“What is certain is that the club will not negotiate with Rios in this window,” a club source told Goal, restating the club’s stance. Although it is customary for interested parties to show up, the club has made its stand on the topic very plain.