Goncalo Ramos

2022 - 12 - 12

Post cover — Image courtesy of "Manchester Evening News"

Manchester United 'learn new Goncalo Ramos valuation' and more ... (Manchester Evening News)

The striker shot into the spotlight with his World Cup hat-trick and he's reportedly on Man United's radar.

However, Jesse Marsch is determined not to let the 23-year-old leave Elland Road with the player only arriving in the summer. He has played in every game bar one for Leeds this term and is an essential part of their side. It may, then, come less of a blow to learn that Leeds are standing firm on offers for Tyler Adams in January. But his showings in Qatar have apparently caught the attention of a number of European giants, including Manchester United. The striker bagged a hat-trick in Portugal’s 6-1 last 16 win over Switzerland on what was his first international start. The

Goncalo Ramos is 'exception to Man Utd rule' - they've been ... (Daily Star)

While Goncalo Ramos has made it onto Manchester United's list of potential Cristiano Ronaldo replacements after his World Cup hat-trick, he's been on their ...

[emerged as a transfer target](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-28708675) for the Red Devils after he netted a knockout stage hat-trick for Portugal against Switzerland, prior to their quarter-final upset defeat to Morocco. Losing their top scorer, who's stepped up since Darwin Nunez's departure to Liverpool, would be a massive dent in their title charge. However, his price tag could prove to be problematic. [comments section.](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-ramos-transfer-news-28714931#comments-section) [Wayne Rooney reveals 'hardest game' he played in which left family crying in the stands](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-rooney-hardest-game-28695555) [Manchester United](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/manchester-united-fc) have reportedly been tracking Goncalo Ramos long before his [World Cup](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/world-cup) heroics.

Man Utd target Goncalo Ramos as Ronaldo's replacement (BeSoccer EN)

Goncalo Ramos has become a major attraction for major European clubs after his hat trick in the last 16 of the World Cup against Switzerland.

The fact is that Ramos impressed the top teams after scoring that hat trick against Switzerland in the round of 16. Now, he could do the same at the Mancunian side. The Portuguese striker has a contract with Benfica until June 2026 and his termination clause is 120 million euros.

Manchester United report: Red Devils told how much they must pay ... (FourFourTwo)

Manchester United have been told that they would need to pay a three-figure transfer fee to have any chance of signing Goncalo Ramos in January, ...

Greg Lea is a freelance football journalist who's filled in wherever FourFourTwo needs him since 2014. You will receive a verification email shortly. [Paris Saint-Germain are pushing hard to sign Marcus Rashford](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/manchester-united-report-red-devils-fear-star-attacker-will-leave-club-for-psg) (opens in new tab). [opened the door on a move to Old Trafford](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/manchester-united-report-cody-gakpo-opens-door-to-old-trafford-switch) (opens in new tab) amid reports that he is set to leave PSV in the January window. [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/goncalo-ramos/profil/spieler/550550) (opens in new tab), for a while longer yet. [Benfica](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/benfica) (opens in new tab), for whom he has scored 14 goals in 21 appearances in all competitions in 2022/23.

Benfica increase asking price for Manchester United target Goncalo ... (Stretty News)

Benfica were rubbing their hands together during the World Cup as striker Goncalo Ramos netted a hat-trick against Switzerland after replacing Cristiano ...

[Daily Express](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1707904/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Goncalo-Ramos-Erik-ten-Hag-Portugal-World-Cup-Benfica/amp) claims that the Portugal international was valued at £25 million before the World Cup, but his price tag has increased to upward of £70 million. [The Telegrap](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/12/10/man-utd-want-replace-cristiano-ronaldo-player-who-pushed-portugal/)h, Ramos has been added to Ten Hag’s transfer shortlist alongside PSV Eindhoven and Netherlands star Cody Gakpo. [Manchester United have previously sent scouts to watch Ramos](https://strettynews.com/2022/12/11/manchester-united-sent-scouts-to-watch-portugal-star/), but he will replace Ronaldo at Old Trafford like he did in the Portugal team?

Portuguese giants seek £70 million for prolific striker who has ... (We All Follow United)

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been monitoring Goncalo Ramos, with SL Benfica wanting £70m for him.

Thus, pursuing a striker in the upcoming transfer window seems vital. United evidently need to add reinforcements up top, with Cristiano Ronaldo departing the club in an untimely manner. The 21-year-old got the nod ahead of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner once again for the quarter-final clash against Morocco. The striker also shined at the 2022 World Cup with Portugal. However, the youngster has had a breakout campaign this term. The Primeira Liga outfit valued the Portugal international at around [£25 million](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfer-news-live-25727427?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar#entry3118489) before the 2022 World Cup.

Man Utd 'target Goncalo Ramos to replace Cristiano Ronaldo' in ... (SPORTbible)

Manchester United are lining up a potential bid for Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.

- Romano puts Man Utd and Arsenal on red alert with transfer update](/football/cody-gakpo-manchester-united-arsenal-transfer-news-502438-20221208) [Man Utd fans fear key transfer target has priced himself out of Old Trafford move](/football/cody-gakpo-manchester-united-world-cup-transfer-news-20221129) ["Hopefully..." - Player wanted by Man Utd, Liverpool and Arsenal outlines his plans as 'deal agreed'](/football/cody-gakpo-manchester-united-liverpool-arsenal-transfer-news-744744-20221205) “Goncalo Ramos is one of the names being discussed behind the scenes at Old Trafford. United were already tracking Ramos’s progress closely, something welcomed by Ten Hag when he took over as manager seven months ago.” [Arsenal](/arsenal), [Manchester United](/manchester-united), [Cody Gakpo](/cody-gakpo), [Benfica](/benfica), [PSV](/psv), [Transfers](/transfers), [Premier League](/premier-league), [Football](/football) ["To the Premier League" - Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool told potential Gakpo price tag](/football/cody-gakpo-manchester-united-price-transfer-news-20221129) ["Very good chance..." [United](https://www.sportbible.com/manchester-united]) and [Ronaldo](https://www.sportbible.com/cristiano-ronaldo) parted ways last month after the club agreed to terminate [his contract following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.](https://www.sportbible.com/football/cristiano-ronaldo-interview-piers-morgan-live-20221116)

Man United are in no position to take Gonçalo Ramos gamble (Manchester Evening News)

Man Utd are looking to sign a new striker next month but it might be best for them to avoid Portugal and Benfica star Gonçalo Ramos.

What does bode well is that Ramos has shown an impressive amount of versatility for a traditional central striker. This season, all of his outings have been in his preferred role as the main striker, and he has relished the responsibility that has been placed on his shoulders, helping Benfica to a huge eight-point lead in the Portuguese league as well as topping their Champions League group ahead of PSG and Juventus. The World Cup has thrown up one glaring issue, though: the price tag. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) have been aware of him for much longer than it would seem. Even if this is bravado on their part, there is still an acceptance that any deal to sign the 21-year-old would take an enormous fee midway through the campaign, given his importance to the team and the acclaim he has attracted. There is a train of thought that they should look to sell him now while he is being talked about as one of the hottest names in football, and there is always the risk of missing out on a handsome payday if his recent form doesn't end up reflecting his true abilities.

Why 'extraordinary' Goncalo Ramos is exactly what Erik ten Hag ... (Manchester Evening News)

Goncalo Ramos burst onto the scene at this winter's World Cup in Qatar and he could be the answer to Man United's problems.

"He's a goalscorer, he has incredible intuition. "Goncalo, he's always in the right positioning, the right timing. Despite his poor form this season, Ronaldo's departure has still been questioned by some given United's lack of goals so far this term. It is no surprise that United are now linked with Ramos after such a sensational display on the world stage. "There are two things I like about Goncalo Ramos," he explained. He's got that smell of the goal.

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