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Benfica president: Man Utd will pay close to £69m for Goncalo Ramos
Benfica President Rui Costa is reportedly confident that Manchester United will meet their £69 million valuation for star striker Goncalo Ramos.
The 22-year-old has garnered interest from top clubs around Europe, including PSG, after a standout season where he scored 27 goals and provided 12 assists.
Manchester United’s interest in Ramos dates back to January, but budgetary constraints prevented them from making a move for the Portuguese international. Instead, they signed Wout Weghorst on loan.
However, with Ramos’ stock rising following his impressive performances both domestically and on the international stage, Manchester United is keen to secure his services.
Bruno Fernandes, a fellow Portuguese international and Manchester United’s talisman, has publicly endorsed the move, stating that Ramos has the potential to become one of the best strikers in the world.
This sentiment is shared by many football fans and pundits who have been impressed by Ramos’ performances this season.
Costa’s confidence in Manchester United’s ability to meet Benfica’s valuation comes after the Portuguese club rejected a bid worth around £52 million from an unnamed club.
With Manchester United reportedly plotting a club-record bid of up to £100 million for Ramos, Costa is hoping that the Red Devils will meet their asking price.
Manchester United’s pursuit of Ramos comes at a time when their chances of landing Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane are seemingly dwindling.
Kane is reportedly open to a move to Bayern Munich, and the German giants are set to submit a second bid for him shortly after their initial £60 million offer was rejected.
Ramos’ rise to prominence has been meteoric, with the striker only having one season of real European prominence for Benfica.
However, his performances this season have marked him out as one of the most exciting young strikers in world football.
His 19 league goals helped Benfica win the Primeira Liga title, and he also helped them reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the second season running.
With Manchester United in need of a striker to complement Fernandes and their other attacking options, Ramos could be the perfect addition to their squad. Should they secure his signature, he could form a potent partnership with Fernandes and help the Red Devils mount a serious title challenge next season.
