The summer transfer window is now open in Europe, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: PSG close in on Benfica’s Ramos
Paris Saint-Germain have agreed a deal with Benfica for the signing of striker Goncalo Ramos, according to the Athletic.
The two clubs have shaken hands over a move that will see the 22-year-old striker head to the French capital initially on a one-year loan deal, with the obligatory option to buy for €65 million, plus add-ons, to follow in 12 months’ time.
Personal terms haven’t yet been agreed but aren’t believed to be an issue, which means Ramos should sign this week ahead of the new season.
Ramos last year scored 27 goals and added 12 assists in 47 appearances as Benfica lifted their 38th league title. He also scored a hat trick for Portugal at the World Cup in Qatar, a treble that put some of Europe’s top clubs on high alert to his goal-scoring ability.
Should PSG successfully land their man, it’ll be their ninth signing of the summer so far following the arrivals of Hugo Ekitike, Milan Skriniar, Marco Asensio, Manuel Ugarte, Lee Kang-in, Lucas Hernandez, Xavi Simons and Arnau Tenas.
Ramos can play as a deep striker or as an out and out forward.
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PAPER GOSSIP
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