Manchester United news: Red Devils show interest in Benfica star Goncalo Ramos

<p>Manchester United have been in fine form this season, even winning the Carabao Cup in Erik Ten Hag's first season.</p>

<p>There is, however, one position within the team that is lacking in depth.</p>

<p>This is where Goncalo Ramos comes to save the day. The Benfica striker has been in fine form this season, making 21 goal contributions in 21 league games.</p>

The Red Devils attempted to help their situation in January by signing Burnley striker, Wout Weghorst, on a six-month-loan-deal with an option to buy.

<p>The 6'6 striker is yet to hit the ground running and, for a team of Man United's stature, they need a world class striker leading their attack.</p>

<p>Ramos has already shown he can do it on the grandest stage after starting over Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's short lived 2022 World Cup campaign.</p>

<p>The 21-year-old became the youngest player ever to score a hat-trick in the World Cup finals during Portugal's 6-1 win against Switzerland.</p>

<p>The striker is currently worth around &pound;35million, though Benfica will likely demand much more if a deal is made.</p>

<p>Ramos would suit Ten Hag's style of play tremendously as he often plays short passes - something which aligns with his managerial style very well.</p>

<p>Before Darwin Nunez left Benfica for Liverpool in the summer, Ramos was second choice within the squad.</p>

<p>Despite this, he has performed exceptionally throughout the 2022/23 season so far. Ramos has even found himself second in the Primeria Liga top scorer rankings, scoring 16.</p>

Man United are reportedly willing to pay up to £88million to acquire the attackers services this summer.

It is also claimed that Ten Hag himself has given The Red Devils' board the 'green light' to go for the player.

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