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Liverpool Eye Moneyball Move for PSG’s Goncalo Ramos

Liverpool’s search for a new striker is taking intriguing turns, with the Premier League champions now considering a move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Goncalo Ramos, according to a report from Anfield Watch. While Ramos is not at the top of the shortlist, his profile fits the Reds’ recruitment strategy — one that has often thrived on identifying undervalued talent.

Ramos an Opportunity Waiting to Be Seized

At 23 years old, Goncalo Ramos remains one of Europe’s more intriguing forward prospects. Despite PSG paying an initial €65 million to sign him from Benfica, he found minutes hard to come by under Luis Enrique. The Portuguese international made only 10 Ligue 1 starts last season, totalling just 1,066 minutes. Yet his per-90 metrics paint a picture of a striker ready to explode with more regular football.

“Ramos, albeit in what was a relatively small sample size, proved himself to be a shot monster, averaging 4.41 per 90 in the league,” reported Anfield Watch. With 10 goals and three assists in limited action, Ramos racked up an xG of 13.6 and averaged 0.96 non-penalty xG per 90. These are elite numbers, suggesting he consistently gets into dangerous positions and thrives on high-value chances — just the sort of profile Liverpool often prioritise.

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A Value-Based Strategy Amid Sky-High Striker Fees

The modern striker market is overheating. “Ekitike is valued by Eintracht Frankfurt at €100million while Isak would’ve set you back the best part of €180million,” the article noted. Ramos, if available at or near the €65 million PSG paid, could represent significant value.

That’s a key detail in this potential pursuit. Ramos might not come cheap, but in relative terms, he could be a bargain — especially when considering his output. It’s a Moneyball-style consideration, the type that has brought players like Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz to Anfield in recent years.

Familiar Faces in High Places

One of the more compelling elements to this report involves Liverpool’s internal familiarity with Ramos. “Julian Ward favoured Ramos in the summer of 2022 but former manager Jurgen Klopp was ‘in love’ with the idea of Darwin,” Anfield Watch revealed. That historical interest could resurface now that Arne Slot is at the helm, with a fresh approach and possibly different striker preferences.

Pedro Marques, another figure within FSG’s football operations, is also understood to know Ramos well. His insights could further tip the scale in favour of a move. With trusted contacts and a data-led recruitment model, Liverpool are well-placed to make an informed call.

Slot’s System Could Benefit from a Poacher

Arne Slot’s impressive debut season, culminating in a Premier League title, was built on a dynamic blend of technical quality and tactical clarity. But the need for a penalty-box predator remains. Ramos fits that mould. “He showcased his ability to be a penalty box poacher,” the report rightly states.

If Liverpool aim to maximise the creative talents of Florian Wirtz and Mohamed Salah next season, a more traditional No9 may be the missing piece. Ramos has already shown he can thrive in this role, as he did at Benfica post-Darwin Nunez, when he scored 19 goals in a single season.

As Liverpool look to refresh and evolve their attack, Ramos might not be the flashiest name, but he could end up being one of the smartest investments.

Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

As a Liverpool supporter, this report from Anfield Watch is music to the ears. Goncalo Ramos might not grab the headlines like Isak or Alvarez, but he’s got that classic Liverpool aura — overlooked, underrated and ready to prove a point. Let’s not forget, this is a player who stepped up after Nunez left Benfica, carried their attack, and then earned a €65 million move to PSG.

The numbers speak for themselves. An xG per 90 of 0.96? That’s elite. He’s not scoring worldies from 30 yards, he’s in the right place at the right time — something we’ve been crying out for in recent matches where we’ve dominated but lacked that final touch.

With Arne Slot building on a title-winning campaign, it’s clear this team is hungry to evolve, not stand still. Ramos could be our next smart, efficient, value-based addition, much like Jota or even Firmino back in the day. He’s still young, tactically intelligent, and hungry for minutes. Let him loose at Anfield with Wirtz and Salah behind him, and we might just have a new fan favourite in the making.

We love a project striker, especially one with a point to prove. And let’s face it — taking PSG’s discarded stars and turning them into world-beaters sounds very Liverpool. Over to you, Arne.