Romano: NUFC preparing bid for "prolific" £25m gem, he could be their own Darwin Nunez - opinion

Newcastle United are reportedly ready to pounce for Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos, as manager Eddie Howe continues his search for a new attacking recruit.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Magpies are believed to be readying an approach for the Portuguese starlet, with the 21-year-old said to be available for a figure above €30m (£25m).

Writing on Twitter about that interest in the promising marksman, the transfer insider wrote: “

Newcastle are preparing a proposal for Gonçalo Ramos as new top target. Discussions ongoing on player side and talks will continue with Benfica. Paris Saint-Germain have Ramos in their list since June but there’s still nothing agreed – Newcastle, on it too.”

The northeast side will face competition for his signature, however, with newly-promoted side Nottingham Forest – whom Howe’s men beat at the weekend – also believed to be eyeing a move to continue their extensive summer of recruitment.

As for the Tynesiders, Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie recently revealed that the club are likely to pursue a deal for a new centre-forward – and a winger – before the window is out, with all three additions thus far having been defensive-minded.

The “incredibly prolific” gem – as dubbed by talent scout Jacek Kulig – is a player that Newcastle already know all about, with the highly-rated starlet having netted in the recent 3-2 defeat against the Primeira Liga side in pre-season.

That early header set the tone for what has been a blistering start to the new campaign for the 6 foot 1 menace, having already provided three goals and three assists in just three games in all competitions thus far, notably netting a hat-trick in the Champions League, first-leg qualifying victory over FC Midtjylland.

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