Manchester United are working on a plan to conclude a deal for Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos, who has lit up the World Cup.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester United are keeping a tab on Goncalo Ramos. And the Red Devils could test Benfica with a bid in January, with the Portuguese giants valuing the 21-year-old at €50 million.
Manchester United have looked at a number of potential forwards who could fill in the gap vacated by a certain Cristiano Ronaldo. The 37-year-old had a mutual contract termination a few weeks ago and left the club on an imminent basis.
The Red Devils will enter the January transfer market in search of a righ- back and at least one forward. And it seems Ronaldo’s replacement in the national team could emerge to be his successor at Manchester United, too.
Ronaldo was left out by Portugal head coach Fernando Santos in the Round of 16 fixture against Mexico. And Ramos made the occasion memorable with a brilliant hat-trick to hand a selection headache to his national boss ahead of the game against Morocco.
The Portuguese international has been a revelation this term as he has 20 goal contributions in 21 matches in all competitions. Erik ten Hag’s demand of a perfect number nine could get a match in Ramos, who has also been used in a withdrawn role.
Ramos has a contract till 2026 and Benfica should brace themselves as his ravishing form has already alerted a number of clubs. It is suggested the 21-year-old has a price tag of €50 million. And Manchester United should not have any issue investing that much in a promising talent.
Erik ten Hag also brought in Antony from Ajax in the summer. And with the likes of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial already in the ranks, the Manchester United manager is readying an explosive attacking contingent for the future.
Manchester United have also been linked with a move for Cody Gakpo. But his soaring price might pose a problem for them, and Ramos could be a cheaper alternative at €50 million. A settlement over the price of the player could be reached, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United execute their plan next month with sheer perfection.
