Man United ‘planning club-record bid for Benfica star Goncalo Ramos of up to £100m as part of a major summer rebuild at Old Trafford’… with Erik ten Hag also plotting move for Tottenham captain Harry Kane
- Manchester United are targeting a move for Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos, 21
- The Red Devils are believed to be willing to pay up to £100million for the star
- Manager Erik ten Hag is also planning to sign star Tottenham forward Harry Kane
Manchester United are plotting a club-record offer for Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos this summer, according to reports.
United boss Erik ten Hag is said to be planning a major summer rebuild at Old Trafford.
Billionaires Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani are vying to become the new owners of the Red Devils and could take over from the Glazers in time to finance Ten Hag’s ambitions.
With Anthony Martial’s lack of form and fitness, Wout Weghorst’s loan not set to be renewed and Marcus Rashford’s preference to play on the left, the Dutchman is keen to overhaul his ailing attack with Tottenham and England star Harry Kane.
And according to the Mirror, the Red Devils are planning to buy Ramos as well as their No 1 target Kane in the summer transfer window.
Manchester United are plotting a club-record summer move for Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos
Manager Erik ten Hag is planning the move as part of a major summer rebuild at Old Trafford
The Ramos approach is said to be as well as, not instead of, a move for Tottenham’s Harry Kane
Ramos is widely seen as one of the most promising players in Europe after scoring 17 Primeira Liga goals this season, 25 in all competitions.
The 21-year-old displaced veteran superstar Cristiano Ronaldo from the Portugal side at the Qatar World Cup and impressed with his all-action performances, scoring a hat-trick against Switzerland in the last 16.
United are said to be willing to play up to nine figures for Ramos’ signature, with a deal between £70-100million, including add-ons, reportedly being discussed.
Any fee more than the £89m they paid for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba back in 2016 would represent a club-record fee.
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