Manchester Unitedare ɾєρօɾτedly still interested in a possible move for Benfica marksman, Goncalo Ramos, with the Red Devils yet to secure a new centre-forward signing this summer.
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While there have been claims that United aretargeting a movefor Atalanta striker, Rasmus Hojlund,journalist Rudy Galettihas suggested that fellow youngster, Ramos, also remains onErik ten Hag’s radar – albeit with Paris Saint-German also showing a strong interest in the Portugal international.
Writing on Twitter, the transfer insider stated: “Everything confirmed since mid-June: #PSG consider Gonçalo #Ramos a top target as a new potential striker. The #Benfica player has a release clause set at around €120m.
“Also #MUFC have the [Portugal] ST in the list, together with #Hojlund.”
As Galetti noted, the 22-year-old – who wasmentioned as a targetfor the Red Devils last year – seemingly has a €120m (£102m) release clause in his existing contract, albeit with previous ɾєρօɾτs indicating thata £70m feecould be enough to strike a Ԁєɑł.
How many career goals does Goncalo Ramos have?
For all the talk surrounding Hojlund at present, it could well prove less of a gamble for the Old Trafford outfit to snap up the Benfica ace instead, with the latter man – who boasts41 club career goalsin just 106 games – having enjoyed a far more impressive 2022/23 campaign than the towering Dane.
The Olhao native bagged27 goals and 12 assistsin 47 games in all competitions last term, with that remarkable haul including a standout tally of 19 goals and seven assists in just 30 Primeira Liga appearances for the Lisbon giants.
Hojlund, by contrast, proved far less prolific than the Portuguese hitman as he chipped in with justten goals and four assistsin 35 outings all competitions during his debut season in Italy, with the 20-year-old previously having racked up 16 goal contributions in 21 games for Austrian side, Sturm Graz.
While the 6 foot 3 ace has begun to sparkle at international level withsix goals in just six senior appearancesfor his country, Ramos has already caught the eye on the global stage afternetting a hat-trickagainst Switzerland at the World Cup in Qatar – a tournament Hojlundwas not selected for.
While the latter man is alsoyet to featurein the Champions League proper, his striking counterpart has proven his credentials in Europe’s premier competition after contributingsix goals and assistsin just ten outings for the Primeira Liga side last term, having also scored four times in just four games in qualifying for the group stages last season.
A “powerful” forward who is undoubtedly a “top prospect” – according tojournalist Josh Bunting- a major strength of Ramos’ game is his ability to “link play”, with that creative spark having been illustrated by impressive his haul of assists last term.
That all-round package would likely be appealing to Ten Hag as the former Ajax boss seeks to find a suitable successor or upgrade on Anthony Martial in that central role, with the Frenchman currently the only senior option at the 53-year-old’s disposal at the Theatre of Dreams.
Of course, either Hojlund or Ramos would seemingly be a more worthwhile signing than that of January loan arrival, Wout Weghorst – whoscored just twicefor the Red Devils last term in 31 appearances – although if having to choose between the two, it may be the Benfica starlet that edges it.
Like the Danish youngster – who has been tipped tocost in the region of €100m (£86m)- the Portuguese machine certainly wouldn’t come cheap, although it could well prove money well spent as far as Ten Hag is concerned.
