Manchester United are keen on signing the Colombian international midfielder Richard Rios.
The 24-year-old has attracted the attention of Premier League rivals West Ham United as well. According to Fichajes, Manchester United have set their sights on the Palmeiras midfielder and they are hoping to secure his signature in the coming months.
Rios would be a quality acquisition to the Manchester United midfield. His exceptional close control, drive and physicality would add a new dimension to the Red Devils squad. Manchester United need a ball carrier like him.
The midfielder is valued at €15 million, according to reports covered recently. Manchester United certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal done. They need to improve their squad if they are serious about winning trophies and securing Champions League qualification.
Man United want to sign Richard Rios.
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Richard Rios could fancy Man United move
Meanwhile, the Colombian international midfielder will be attracted to the idea of playing in the Premier League. It would be a huge step up in his career and he would get to play alongside top-class players in English football. Furthermore, Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world. The opportunity to join them can be hard to turn down for any player.
Rios has shown his quality for club and country, and he will look to make his mark in English if the transfer goes through. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United follow up on their interest with an official offer in the coming months.
They have the resources and the pull to beat West Ham to his signature. The Hammers need a quality midfielder like him after the departure of Declan Rice as well, and it remains to be seen whether they can outmuscle Manchester United in the race for the South American.
Old Trafford may have a leaky roof these days, but it also boasts 140 boxes where VIP guests can watch the action in luxury while staying warm and dry.
On a matchday, many of those boxes will be occupied by the wives and girlfriends of the players in Manchester United’s first-team squad.
But who are they? Read on as we meet 11 members of the current squad of Man United WAGs.
Ana Pinho – wife of Bruno Fernandes
Captain Bruno Fernandes has been a Man United player since 2020 but he and Ana Pinho have been together for much longer than that.
Their romance began when Fernandes, now 30, was only 17 and they have been married since 2015.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Ana Pinho have been married since 2015
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Ana Pinho have been married since 2015
Fernandes, 30, and Pinho have been together since the Portuguese playmaker was only 17
Fernandes, 30, and Pinho have been together since the Portuguese playmaker was only 17
Fernandes revealed earlier this year that Ana – who is a former futsal referee – had to pay for their early dates because he was skint as a teenager.
Writing in an open letter in May, Fernandes said: ‘Ana has been with me on this ride since we were 16, 17, 18 years old.
‘We met as teenagers, and when we first started dating, I wasn’t making any money as a footballer, and she had a nice job working as a futsal referee on the weekends.
‘She used to do three or four matches in a row on a Saturday, and then we would always go to the cinema on Sundays.
‘I personally didn’t have much money at the time so Ana was the one who had to pay for our movie tickets. Same with going out to dinner. Even at the pizza shop, she had to pay.’
Pinho pictured in January earlier this year during a sunny holiday in the United Arab Emirates
Pinho pictured in January earlier this year during a sunny holiday in the United Arab Emirates
She enjoyed a summer break in Italy in July 2023 and documented the trip with lots of photos
She enjoyed a summer break in Italy in July 2023 and documented the trip with lots of photos
Dr Melanie Kamayou – wife of Andre Onana
Dr Melanie Kamayou is an entrepreneur, model and influencer.
She is also, as her title suggests, a doctor – after earning a doctorate degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health in May 2022.
Melanie hit the headlines a year earlier in 2021 after her goalkeeper husband Andre Onana was issued with a nine-month ban from all football-related activity for violating anti-doping regulations.
Onana was said to have ingested banned substance Furosemide by mistake when he took some pills that had been prescribed to his wife, after he got the packaging mixed up.
Dr Melanie Kamayou, wife of Andre Onana, pictured posing for a photograph at Old Trafford
Dr Melanie Kamayou, wife of Andre Onana, pictured posing for a photograph at Old Trafford
Melanie and goalkeeper Onana pictured wearing matching pyjamas in December last year
Melanie and goalkeeper Onana pictured wearing matching pyjamas in December last year
Anna Mariana Casemiro – wife of Casemiro
Anna Mariana Casemiro is her husband’s No 1 fan.
They have been married since 2014, when he was playing for Real Madrid.
Anna leapt to the defence of her man earlier this season when the Brazilian midfielder was criticised by multiple pundits after being substituted off at half-time in Man United’s 3-0 loss to Liverpool.
She fired back at Casemiro’s critics via Instagram by sharing an image of all the trophies he had won during his career, including five Champions League titles with Madrid.
Man United and Brazil star Casemiro and his wife Anna Mariana pictured kissing on holiday
Man United and Brazil star Casemiro and his wife Anna Mariana pictured kissing on holiday
Casemiro and Anna Mariana attended this year’s Dubai Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai
Casemiro and Anna Mariana attended this year’s Dubai Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai
Muri Lopez Benitez – girlfriend of Lisandro Martinez
Argentine centre back Lisandro Martinez and girlfriend Muri Lopez Benitez announced via Instagram earlier this month that they are expecting their first child.
Alongside a photo of their baby scan, the happy couple wrote: ‘We are immensely happy that you came into our lives!!!
‘You are the reflection of the long road we have traveled together, of each step taken with care, with conscience and with patience, but above all with love, that love that now brings us even more love! Thank you for choosing us!!!. They love you with all their soul… Mom & Dad’.
Muri Lopez Benitez pictured at the 2024 Copa America final, where she watched boyfriend Lisandro Martinez help Argentina beat Colombia 1-0
Muri Lopez Benitez pictured at the 2024 Copa America final, where she watched boyfriend Lisandro Martinez help Argentina beat Colombia 1-0
Martinez and his girlfriend announced earlier this month that they are expecting a baby
Martinez and his girlfriend announced earlier this month that they are expecting a baby
Claudia Pinto – fiancee of Diogo Dalot
Claudia Pinto is a regular at Old Trafford, where her fiancee has been plying his trade since 2018.
As well as being in the stands for many Man United matches, she was pictured by the side of full back Diogo Dalot in May 2023 when he signed a new contract.
Late last year, Claudia and Dalot announced the birth of their first child, a baby girl called Clara.
Claudia Pinto is the fiancee of Diogo Dalot and the couple became parents in late 2023
Claudia Pinto is the fiancee of Diogo Dalot and the couple became parents in late 2023
Dalot and his partner pictured in January during a winter break in the United Arab Emirates
Dalot and his partner pictured in January during a winter break in the United Arab Emirates
Eva Garcia – girlfriend of Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro Garnacho and Eva Garcia are both from Madrid, although the Man United forward plays for Argentina at international level.
They went public with their relationship at the start of 2021 and then became parents in October 2023 when Eva gave birth to their son, Enzo.
Earlier this year, it was rumoured that the couple had broken up after Eva unfollowed Garnacho on Instagram.
However, those rumours proved to be untrue. She has since re-followed him on social media, as well as posting several family photos.
Alejandro Garnacho’s girlfriend Eva Garcia pictured in August 2023 when she was pregnant
Alejandro Garnacho’s girlfriend Eva Garcia pictured in August 2023 when she was pregnant
Eva pictured earlier this year during a night out to celebrate her anniversary with Garnacho
Eva pictured earlier this year during a night out to celebrate her anniversary with Garnacho
Anouska Santos – girlfriend of Luke Shaw
Left back Luke Shaw has been with partner Anouska Santos since 2017.
They now have three children together.
Anouska is close friends with Molly-Mae Hague and was publicly supportive of her following the former Love Island winner’s split from Tommy Fury.
Left back Luke Shaw and girlfriend Anouska Santos pictured this summer during a holiday
Left back Luke Shaw and girlfriend Anouska Santos pictured this summer during a holiday
Anouska pictured hugging Shaw (centre) after England beat Wales at the 2022 World Cup
Anouska pictured hugging Shaw (centre) after England beat Wales at the 2022 World Cup
Rosilene Silva – fiancee of Antony
Man United winger Antony and girlfriend Rosilene Silva announced their engagement via Instagram in September.
Antony and his childhood sweetheart – who have known each other since their school years in Sao Paulo – uploaded a joint post featuring three photographs.
One of the pictures showed the 24-year-old footballer proposing on bent knee. Another featured Antony kissing his bride-to-be on her cheek.
The other photo was of a heart-shaped flower arrangement that framed the words ‘Case Comigo?’, meaning ‘Marry Me?’ in Portuguese.
Rosilene accompanied the post with the message: ‘What God has in store for us is far more than we can imagine…’
Rosilene Silva, the fiancee of Antony, pictured posing for a photograph at Old Trafford
Rosilene Silva, the fiancee of Antony, pictured posing for a photograph at Old Trafford
Antony and Rosilene pictured on holiday in London before the winger joined United from Ajax
Antony and Rosilene pictured on holiday in London before the winger joined United from Ajax
Maja Nilsson – wife of Victor Lindelof
Maja Nilsson – who married United defender Victor Lindelof in 2018 – is a Swedish content creator and designer.
She founded the fashion line Lis Bonne Atelier.
Maja – who has more than 250,000 followers on Instagram – is also a UNICEF ambassador, a SENSAI makeup ambassador and a blogger for ELLE Sweden.
Victor Lindelof and his wife Maja Nilsson pictured back in 2017 at gala dinner at Old Trafford
Victor Lindelof and his wife Maja Nilsson pictured back in 2017 at gala dinner at Old Trafford
Maja is a Swedish content creator and designer, as well as a blogger and UNICEF ambassador
Maja is a Swedish content creator and designer, as well as a blogger and UNICEF ambassador
Fern Hawkins – wife of Harry Maguire
Former Man United skipper Harry Maguire married Fern Hawkins in 2022.
The childhood sweethearts tied the knot in the south of France. They had been engaged since 2018.
Fern is a qualified physiotherapist but it was reported earlier this year that she was planning a career change due to her passion for floristry.
Harry Maguire and wife Fern Hawkins pictured last year at the Pride Of Manchester awards
Harry Maguire and wife Fern Hawkins pictured last year at the Pride Of Manchester awards
Maguire pictured chatting to his partner at the 2018 World Cup after England beat Colombia
Maguire pictured chatting to his partner at the 2018 World Cup after England beat Colombia
Sabrina Kvist Jensen – partner of Christian Eriksen
Danish duo Sabrina Kvist Jensen and Christian Eriksen have been together for over a decade.
It is believed that their relationship began back in 2012. They are both fairly private people who prefer to live their lives away from social media.
Christian Eriksen and Sabrina Kvist Jensen pictured at the 2023 Laureus World Sport Awards
Christian Eriksen and Sabrina Kvist Jensen pictured at the 2023 Laureus World Sport Awards
Sabrina feared she had lost Eriksen in June 2021 after he collapsed on the pitch while playing for Denmark against Finland.
But the former Tottenham playmaker made a remarkable recovery following his cardiac arrest.
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