Paris-Saint Germain’s Goncalo Ramos is back on the agenda for Newcastle, as they continue their search for strikers amid Alexander Isak’s attempt to force a move to Liverpool.
The 24-year-old was on the club’s shortlist earlier this month, only for sources to suggest a move was unlikely after initial enquiries.
However, Daily Mail Sport has learnt that Ramos is now a live option for the Magpies. The Portugal forward has admirers within St James’ Park and intermediaries have indicated that a deal is possible.
PSG would be more minded to sell, rather than contemplate a loan, and we understand Ramos is on an ever-decreasing list of strikers Newcastle are exploring.
After scoring in PSG’s Uefa Super Cup win over Tottenham this week, Ramos appeared to commit his future to the Champions League winners during a post-match interview. But the former Benfica star has never been a regular starter under Luis Enrique, and a move to Tyneside could appeal.
Newcastle are still working to the plan of bringing in two strikers before the end of the transfer window, and that would facilitate Isak’s move to Liverpool. Yoane Wissa is expected to join from Brentford next week.
Paris-Saint Germain’s Goncalo Ramos (left) is back on Newcastle’s list of transfer targets in their hunt for a striker
Main man up front Alexander Isak continues to try and force through a move to Liverpool, but the Magpies need a replacement
However, Eddie Howe will not compromise on quality or character in that search, and there remains an increasing possibility that Isak stays at Newcastle, especially as the deadline of September 1 grows ever nearer.
Ramos has scored 34 goals from 88 appearances for PSG, although only 34 of those games have been starts.