Benfica target midfielder from Racing Santander to replace Richard Ríos
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Benfica are monitoring 23-year-old Colombian midfielder Gustavo Puerta from Racing Santander as a potential replacement for Richard Ríos, also Colombian. The red SAD have not yet received any official offer for Ríos, but believe a sale opportunity may arise and will only proceed with signing Puerta if the current Palmeiras player leaves the squad. Benfica are willing to invest around 20 million euros in Puerta, but first intend to secure a higher fee from the sale of Ríos, keeping several scenarios on the table for the end of the transfer window.
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