Inter target €30m Palmeiras star Richard Rios who told Nicolas Otamendi he 'can't even run anymore' after impressive Club World Cup run

Inter are interested in Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios after his impressive performances at the Club World Cup saw his value soar.

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• Inter interested in Rios
• Has €100m release clause but could leave for much less
• Hilarious spat with Otamendi in game vs Argentina

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Rios has a €100 million (£86m/$117m) clause in his contract but could go for as little as €30m (£25m/$35m), according to , with the Champions League runners up considering making an offer.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Rios' impressive performances at the Club World Cup attracted a bid from Premier League club West Ham, who submitted an offer of €25m (£21m/$29m), but it was rejected by Palmeiras. Saudi club Al-Hilal and French club Paris Saint-Germain have expressed interest in signing the player.

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• EXCHANGE WITH OTAMENDI

  The 25-year-old caught attention during Colombia's recent World Cup qualifying clash with Argentina last month, as he got caught in a spat with ex-Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi after the latter reportedly mocked his hairband. Rios is said to have replied: "Keep your mouth shut because you're so old you can't even run anymore."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR RIOS AND INTER ?

  With Inter close to completing the signing of Ange-Yoan Bonny, they will hope that the matter of midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu's proposed move to Galatasaray will be resolved quickly. In case of a sale of Calhanoglu, Inter could replace him with Rios.