Benfica president Rui Costa believes Manchester United and other interested clubs will 'come close' to reaching their valuation of star striker Goncalo Ramos.
That is according to a report by Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manhã, which claims that Costa believes interested parties will be prepared to run their asking price close. United are desperate to bring in a new striker this summer and Ramos is one of several options they are monitoring.
The 22-year-old made a name for himself at last year's World Cup in Qatar, scoring a hat-trick in Portugal's 6-1 win over Switzerland in the round-of-16. He replaced Cristiano Ronaldo that evening and made headlines across the globe for his contributions.
Ramos, who turned 22 just over a week ago, enjoyed an outstanding 2022/23 campaign for Benfica, scoring 27 goals and grabbing 12 assists in 47 appearances in all competitions. His numbers, unsurprisingly, have resulted in him being linked with a flurry of big-name clubs across Europe.
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United manager Erik ten Hag is understood to be a fan of the striker and he believes that he has what it takes to thrive in the Premier League. French giants Paris Saint-Germain have also been credited with interest in his signature.
However, anyone tempted to sign Ramos will reportedly have to cough up €80million, which is a slight decrease on the €100m figure that was doing the rounds not long ago. Though Costa reportedly believes interested clubs will 'come close' to meeting Benfica's demands, it is understood that Ramos has a €120m release clause within his contract.
Meanwhile, United are said to be prepared to return to the negotiating table with Chelsea
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