A hugely exciting West Ham link to World Cup star Goncalo Ramos has been instantly dashed by Manchester United.
West Ham and Manchester United are both in the market for a new striker in the summer transfer window.
The Hammers look likely to allow Italian forward Gianluca Scamacca to leave if they can find a replacement.
And Man United will not be signing Wout Weghorst with speculation also rife over the future of Anthony Martial.
West Ham and Man United have already been linked with a series of strikers in the early days of the transfer window.
David Moyes is reportedly a big fan of Coventry striker Viktor Gyokeres.
And Erik ten Hag is being linked with moves to bring world stars such as Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to Manchester United.
Buzz in West Ham circles when fans woke up to Ramos claims
There was a buzz in West Ham circles this morning when reports emerged claiming Portuguese forward Goncalo Ramos had been offered to the Hammers by super agent Jorge Mendes.
The likes of The Sun reported that West Ham have been approached by Mendes about the possibility of bringing his client to the London Stadium.
Given that Moyes was linked with the brilliant 21-year-old in last summer’s transfer window that had West Ham fans dreaming.
Hugely exciting West Ham link to World Cup star Goncalo Ramos instantly dashed by Manchester United
Ramos has proved he is no one-trick pony with his stunning exploits at the Qatar World Cup.
The forward bagged 27 goals and 12 assists in 47 games for Benfica in the season just gone (Transfermarkt).
But the hugely exciting West Ham link to World Cup star Ramos has been instantly dashed by Manchester United.
And like my dreams they fade and die
Initially the reports stated Ramos had been offered to West Ham, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Spurs.
Given the Hammers have London appeal, Europa League football and could have their main starting striker slot to fill – it gave fans encouragement they could win that particular tussle.
But the report was soon updated as it emerged Mendes had also offered Ramos to Man United.
With claims of a reported £80m price tag also emerging it was clearly never a deal West Ham could realistically get involved in.
But it was nice while it lasted and no doubt a ploy by Mendes to ramp up interest, the price and package for his client if and when he does get a move.
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