Man United showing interest in signing 23-goal star agent talks held
Goncalo Ramos, a striker for Benfica, is the target of Manchester United’s attention this summer, according to the Portuguese daily Record.
The 22-year-old has been in outstanding form for the Primeira Liga team, making 34 appearances in all competitions while contributing nine assists and scoring 23 goals.
Benfica will reportedly find it “extremely difficult” to retain him next season, according to Record, and United have already contacted with his agent, Jorge Mendes, about a summer signing.
Ramos is now displeased that no contract discussions have taken place. At the beginning of the season, the club pledged to increase his pay, but nothing has materialized.
The newspaper believes that United are the front-runners in the competition to recruit the sensational Portuguese player, but Real Madrid is also closely monitoring his development.
Ramos would be Ten Hag’s preferred long-term striker.
Ramos has scored 32 goals for Benfica this season, which is exceptional. At the World Cup, he excelled for Portugal, scoring an incredible hat trick in the round of 16.
The 22-year-old therefore relishes the momentous event. In the most recent second leg of his Champions League last-16 match against Club Brugge, he scored two goals and one assist.
The Portuguese attacker has all the tools to become a striker of the highest caliber. He likes holding up play in the final third and has exceptional finishing ability, chance creation vision, and finishing instincts.
Ramos is a very flexible attacker who likes to sway into broader areas when necessary. He and Marcus Rashford at Manchester United may, in our view, constitute a formidable assault.
There is a €120 million release clause in the player’s contract right now, but it has been suggested that Benfica would settle for a €100 million transfer price in the summer.
We think that Ramos is Erik ten Hag’s finest long-term striker. All of the qualities that the Dutchman values are present in him. He has the capacity to elevate the team to championship contention.