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Paris Saint-Germain have moved closer to signing Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos, who Bruno Fernandes has encouraged Manchester United to sign this transfer window
Manchester United are stepping up their search for a striker, but hopes of signing Goncalo Ramos from Benfica are likely to be complicated.
Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing the 22-year-old striker, who has become one of the most sought-after strikers in European football. Bruno Fernandes has already encouraged United to surpass his Portuguese international team-mate.
Mirror Football learns agent Jorge Mendes has been given a mandate to sell the striker this summer. Ramos has enjoyed a breakthrough season for the Lisbon giants this season, scoring 27 goals as a de facto replacement for Darwin Nunez. United are in desperate need of at least one new striker following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo last year and the expiry of Wout Weghorst’s loan deal. Anthony Martial, whose condition continues to worry the club, is the only recognized striker whose preference is to play in the central forward role.
Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund has emerged as United’s favorite attacking target, with the club short on moves ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen. However, the pursuit of Hojlund is far from easy and Ramos was a viable alternative.
Any move for the Benfica striker is also likely to be tricky as Portuguese outlet CM reports PSG have made an €80m (£68.5m) offer for Ramos, which would boost the player’s value. transfer if United show interest. Say your opinion! Which Man Utd striker should he sign this summer? Tell us what you think here.
Not only did Ramos oversee a great season for Benfica, including helping them win the Portuguese league title, but he also replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal’s starting XI for the World Cup Round of 16 and scored a sensational goal in his side’s 6-1 victory. on Switzerland Hat trick in the round of 16.
Apart from his goals, Ramos has scored 12 more goals and impressed on the European stage. Benfica topped their Champions League group – which included Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus – before Inter finally suffered a fine run in the quarter-finals. The 21-year-old is a product of Benfica’s famed youth system – he joined aged 12 – and could be the latest in a long line of talent at the club to make a big leap from Lisbon. United playmaker Fernandes has already urged the Red Devils to sign the striker.
“I think Goncalo [Ramos] has what it takes to play in the Premier League,” Fernandes told Portuguese channel Sport TV in May, according to Record. “He plays with a lot of intensity, he pushes very well and he’s really good in the penalty area. He is strong.” It is clear that he is still very young and will improve a lot.”
Fernandes added: “If he continues to work as he has worked so far, I think he has the potential to become one of the best strikers in the world. He is already close to that level, but has yet to reach a higher level.” competitive competition and prove yourself. He’s going to go there, something I think he has all the skills to do. “
Asked if the striker could come to United this summer, Fernandes added: “Here the best players will always be appreciated, whether it’s Goncalo or anyone else. I think he has all the qualities to play in the Premier League, and when we say in Premier League, I also mean Manchester United.
“I think he can become a great point of reference in the coming years. But it’s still not in my hands, it’s the sporting director’s responsibility. When I am in this position, I will make these decisions.
