Newcastle set to submit opening Goncalo Ramos transfer offer as Eddie Howe targets Benfica’s £25m-rated striker

NEWCASTLE are reportedly set to launch a bid for Benfica star Goncalo Ramos.

The striker, 21, burst onto the scene last season with eight goals in 46 games.

And journalist claims Benfica are willing to sell Ramos this summer for just £25million.

Eddie Howe is on the hunt for a new striker after seeing Hugo Ekitike join Paris Saint-Germain.

Newcastle were also linked with Benjamin Sesko before his move to RB Leipzig was confirmed yesterday.

And Ramos has now forced his way to the top of Howe’s shortlist with three goals in as many games this season.

The exciting forward is rated as one of Europe’s top attacking prospects.

He has an incredible 14 goals in just 18 games for Portugal’s U21s.

And standing at 6ft 1in while still being mobile, Ramos’ profile fits perfectly with the type of striker Howe wants.

Newcastle are now thought to be preparing a bid for the hitman.

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Benfica are ready to accept an offer of £25m for Ramos this window.

But Toon will have to move quickly, as none other than PSG are reportedly keeping tabs.

Despite already signing Ekitike, the French champs are trying to offload Mauro Icardi and want to ensure they have four strikers to fit Christophe Galtier’s new system.

But despite holding talks with Benfica they are yet to make a formal approach.