In the latest Chelsea transfer news, the Blues are reportedly plotting a summer move for Benfica’s in-demand forward Goncalo Ramos.
Chelsea Transfer News
Premier League big spenders Chelsea are reportedly eyeing a move for Benfica’s Portuguese striker Goncalo Ramos this summer.
Football Insider has revealed that the forward is seen as an alternative option to Napoli forward Victor Osimhen – who would set the Blues back around £105 million in the summer.
Chelsea aren’t the only club interested in securing the forward’s signature however.
According to reports, Manchester United have identified the 21-year-old as a backup option should they fail to secure the services of Harry Kane in the summer.
Benfica are said to be looking for upwards of £70 million for Ramos, despite the Portugal international having a reported £105 million release clause in his contract with the Primeira Liga giants.
One bonus the Blues may hold is that Ramos is represented by the same agency as on-loan forward Joao Felix.
This means that Chelsea have already had dealings with the Benfica forward’s agency. In turn, it may possibly mean that the London club have already formed a good relationship with the representatives.
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Ramos has seen his market value increase dramatically since the start of the 2022/23 season.
In 37 appearances in all competitions, he has notched 25 goals and 10 assists.
Gonçalo Ramos this season…
📊 Joint-top of the Portuguese Liga scoring charts@SLBenfica || #UCL pic.twitter.com/wAwUmgT6af
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 3, 2023
The striker made a name for himself at the World Cup in Qatar too.
In his first start at the tournament, in the round-of-16 against Switzerland, Ramos bagged a hat-trick as well as an assist as Portugal advanced to the last eight.
The goal that started Goncalo Ramos' hat-trick against Switzerland 🥵#BBCWorldCup #BBCFootball https://t.co/w1lLLWij6U
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 6, 2022
A striker of Ramos’ profile is what Blues fans have been crying out for.
Osimhen seems to be the number one target, but 21-year-old Ramos wouldn’t be a bad option to have at your disposal.
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