Journalist, Dean Jones has told GiveMeSport to ‘look out for interest’ from a number of Premier League sides including Leeds United for Benfica forward, Goncalo Ramos.
The other clubs listed mentioned were the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, Newcastle United and Southampton.
Ramos certainly made a big impression at the World Cup with Portugal, in particular his performance against Switzerland, the 21-year-old bagged a hat-trick as they would win 6-1 in the Round of 16.
According to Ben Jacobs, Ramos has a release clause of €120 million (around £103 million). Furthermore, he added that the striker almost joined Paris-Saint Germain last summer.
Here’s what Jones had to say on the interest surrounding the Portuguese star, ‘While man-of-the-moment Goncalo Ramos looks a golden ticket that could move anywhere from Benfica – but he has a big release clause and holds more value than ever. Look out for interest from Leeds, Southampton and Wolves but also Newcastle, Arsenal and Man United.’
TIF’s view on Jones’ comments…
We believe that Ramos is out of the price range of Leeds, so don’t expect him to be heading to Elland Road when January rolls around.
The World Cup hat-trick has likely boosted his value, even if Benfica are willing to accept a fee less than his release clause.
Leeds need to look for a striker in the January transfer window, Patrick Bamford has had a number of injuries in recent years. He’s only just come back from a successful inguinal canal operation, according to LeedsLive.
Rodrigo has been their main source of goals in the Premier League this season with nine goals. However, that’s a third of their league tally this year, they’ll need to find another avenue of goals.
The Spaniard already picked up an injury earlier in the season, another long-term one would be a total disaster.