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Newcastle and Nottingham Forest want £34m Portuguese forward

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Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Goncalo Ramos from Benfica in the summer transfer window, according to Record.

Newcastle and Nottingham Forest eye Goncalo Ramos

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund as well as clubs in France are also reported to be keen on securing the services of the 20-year-old forward.

Although Ramos has a release clause of €120 million (£103m) in his contract, Benfica are open to selling the Portugal Under-21 international forward for €40 million (£34 million), according to the report.

Record have added that super-agent Jorge Mendes is leading the negotiations for Ramos.

One for the future

In our view, if Newcastle United or Nottingham Forest sign Goncalo Ramos, then they should consider him as a player for the future.

Yes, Ramos is playing competitive football for Benfica and has UEFA Champions League experience, but he is only 20.

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The Benfica no. 88 can also operate as an attacking midfielder and has progressed well at the Portuguese giants.

Ramos made 17 starts and 12 substitute appearances in the Portuguese league last season.

The youngster scored seven goals and gave one assist in those games.

Ramos also made four starts and three substitute appearances in the UEFA Champions League last season.

The forward scored one goal in those matches.