Manchester United are said to be ready to spend big on a new first-choice striker ahead of next season.
Manchester United leaders are eyeing a £92m move for Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos if it becomes clear the transfer of Harry Kane will not be possible this summer, according to reports. The Red Devils are known to be on the hunt for a new first-choice striker ahead of next season, with Burnley loanee Wout Weghorst set to return to Turf Moor at the end of his interim stay at Old Trafford.
Erik ten Hag is said to have identified Tottenham midfielder Harry Kane as his favorite target, although the North Londoner will be reluctant to let the England captain leave even though he is close to his final year. current contract. According to AS, United are undeterred but have chosen Ramos as a potential alternative should Kane stay at Tottenham for another season. Benfica will reportedly refuse to sell Ramos, who has scored 24 goals in 36 games in all competitions this season, unless United are willing to pay the full value of his £97m release clause this summer. . The Red Devils are unwilling to rule out such a move as things stand, with those in charge knowing full well that it will cost them a decent sum to sign a top striker, regardless of demand. That player is who they decide to target.
United's hopes of signing Ramos could be bolstered by the 21-year-old's current position at Benfica, with the striker displeased after being promised a raise but has yet to arrive. This could give the Red Devils an opportunity to capitalize on by offering Ramos a higher salary in the coming months, although it remains to be seen how the situation plays out early next season.
United will target Goncalo Ramos if their attempt to sign Harry Kane fails
MU will target Goncalo Ramos if the attempt to recruit Harry Kane fails (Image:
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A move for Kane is also still a real possibility for United this summer, but Tottenham's desire to keep the player on their books for at least a year could make it difficult for the heavyweights. at Old Trafford. Club chairman Daniel Levy is desperate to avoid selling Kane to a Premier League rival, according to The Mirror, and is determined to convince the 29-year-old to sign a new and improved contract to secure his long-term future. .
Meanwhile, Ramos was linked with United in January after impressing at the World Cup with Portugal, but ended up staying at Benfica after Ten Hag opted for a temporary transfer to Weghorst. The latter has played an important role although he lacks the goal of performing well as a substitute and Ramos has revealed he is trying to focus on the creative side of the game. his own, which might suit United 'to the end'. welcome if he joins the club this summer.
The Benfica striker will cost around £97m in the summer transfer window
The Benfica striker is believed to have cost around £97m in the summer transfer window (Image:
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“There is more and more demand for a better spearhead,” Ramos told Mais Futebol late last year. “People used to think that a striker was just there to score and the rest didn't matter, but I think over the last few years that image has faded.
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