Chelsea to rival Manchester United for Goncalo Ramos?

Chelsea are reportedly set to rival Manchester United for Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos.

The Portugal international has been in fine form for Benfica this season, scoring 25 goals and providing 10 assists in 37 competitive appearances.

With 17 league goals to his name, Ramos is the joint-highest scorer in the Portuguese top flight alongside his teammate Joao Mario.

The 21-year-old has helped his club establish a 10-point lead at the top of the Primeira Liga table, while he has also played a key role in Benfica's Champions League campaign.

Ramos has registered three goals and three assists in eight Champions League appearances, including a brace in the second leg of Benfica's last-16 tie against Club Brugge to set up a quarter-final meeting with Inter Milan.

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The striker also memorably scored a hat-trick in Portugal's last-16 win over Switzerland in the 2022 World Cup after taking Cristiano Ronaldo's place in the starting lineup.

Ramos's performances for club and country have led to speculation about a move away from Benfica despite having a contract until June 2026.

A recent report claimed that Man United are willing to pay the player's €120m (£105.4m) release clause to complete the transfer.

According to Football Insider, Chelsea are set to enter the race for Ramos as they look to bolster their forward line during the summer transfer window.

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The Blues are said to view Ramos as an alternative option to Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who would command a fee around £105m.

The report suggests that Benfica are willing to accept a bid in the region of £70m rather than holding out for his release clause.

Chelsea's pursuit could be assisted by the fact that Ramos is represented by Gestifute, who are the same agency that looks after on-loan striker Joao Felix.

The West London club have also been linked with Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, while Tammy Abraham recently refused to rule out a return to Chelsea.