Regarding their rumored pursuit of Adrien Rabiot from Juventus, Manchester United may soon receive some very good news.
According to a tweet from Fabrizio Romano, the French international is still a key component of The Old Lady's ambitions, and a new contract is rumored to have been put on the table despite competition from the Premier League.
"Juventus are still trying to keep Adrien Rabiot as new deal has been discussed with the French midfielder. Not easy to compete with Premier League proposals to join as free agent but Juve will insist until the end. ??
Rabiot's answer, expected in the next days."
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 20, 2023
Newcastle United is believed to have put up a contract offer, according to football365, and both Manchester United and Newcastle United are believed to be interested in the midfielder.
Goncalo Ramos's Portugal absence explained.
The current Portugal team, which will play against Iceland tonight, does not include Goncalo Ramos.
A stunning hat-trick by Goncalo Ramos against Switzerland during the 2022 World Cup was hailed as a "changing of the guard moment."
However, for the time being, the new era is on hold because Goncalo Ramos did not play for Portugal during the June international break.
The youthful striker has recently been associated with Manchester United, according to The Sun, which claims agent Jorge Mendes is trying to secure a significant transfer for his client to the Premier League.
Due to a slight injury, Goncalo Ramos is not a member of the current Portugal team.
The Benfica striker was called up and showed up for training at first before being released due to a thigh issue.
According to a statement on the website of the Portuguese FA, "Gonçalo Ramos was dismissed from the work of the National Team, following a muscle injury detected in his right thigh."
Cristiano Ronaldo once again led the line for Portugal against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but he didn't add to his already-record-high total of international goals. With a brace, Bruno Fernandes stole the show.
Roberto Martinez, the manager, reflected that Goncalo Ramos would benefit more from a break.
He was quoted by O Jogo: “He is a very important player and different from others. He had a successful season, but a very demanding one.
“Now he needs to rest to start next season. He is Portugal’s present, not the future.”
Ramos participated in 47 club matches across all leagues last season and scored an astounding 27 goals in total.
He added four more goals for Portugal, bringing his total for club and nation to 31.
Martinez doesn't need to push Ramos now since he believes he will be a significant player in the future. Let him relax, it's better.
This might also benefit Manchester United. Another hat-trick would only increase his price tag even more.