Southampton exploring record £25million bid to sign Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos, who’s also been linked with Newcastle and Wolves

Southampton are exploring a transfer for £25million rated Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos, talkSPORT understands.

Saints are able to beat their switch report, which at the moment stands at £20m, to signal Ramos after sending scouts to Portugal.

Nevertheless, it’s understood Ralph Hasenhuttl’s males can have competitors from different Premier League golf equipment with Newcastle and Wolves additionally being linked with the participant.

Ramos has been with Benfica since he was a boy however the begin of this season has seen him play a extra main position up entrance with Darwin Nunez leaving to affix Liverpool earlier this summer time.

The 21-year-old has made a shiny begin to the season, scoring 5 objectives in 5 appearances in all competitions.

Nevertheless, a deal could not occur till the ultimate week of the switch window with Benfica nonetheless to play the second leg of their Champions League play-off towards Dynamo Kyiv.

If Southampton had been to land him he’d be their eighth signing of the summer time however Joe Aribo is the one participant to reach who’s over the age of 21.

The south coast membership have additionally been linked with a transfer for Manchester United midfielder James Garner.