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Liverpool’s Calculated Gamble? Gonçalo Ramos Linked Amid PSG Uncertainty

Ramos Under Scrutiny at PSG

As PSG Talk first reported, the future of Gonçalo Ramos in the French capital is anything but certain. Despite a return of 18 goals and six assists across 41 appearances in the 2024–25 season, questions persist. Ramos failed to leave a lasting impression during the Club World Cup, and the criticism has been vocal.

“When he has had the opportunity to play and shine, you are often left a little unsatisfied, and that was the case at the Club World Cup: Dembélé was injured, he was not good,” Jérôme Rothen told Le10Sport. “It’s a big club; if there is a significant offer of more than €50 million, they will let him go.”

Transfer Links Spark Premier League Interest

Manchester United were offered the striker, according to Graeme Bailey, and Liverpool have now entered the fringes of the conversation. As noted by Anfield Index, the Reds are not prioritising Ramos but view him as part of a data-led, “Moneyball”-inspired strategy. In short, Ramos is under watch, not in demand.

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Ramos is also believed to have had discussions with clubs in Europe and Saudi Arabia. However, Josué Cassé of Foot Mercato suggests the player remains comfortable in Paris and the club currently have no plans to move him on before his contract ends in 2028.

Liverpool’s Modern Recruitment Approach

Liverpool’s interest signals how far the club’s scouting network has evolved. Under new head coach Arne Slot, the Reds are looking for value in potential. Ramos, a striker still searching for consistency, could be seen as a longer-term investment rather than an instant fix.

While Ramos has not exploded onto the scene at PSG, his goal return shows glimpses of ability. Whether that fits Liverpool’s vision remains to be seen.

Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

The link to Gonçalo Ramos is a fascinating one, especially considering Liverpool’s shift towards Slot’s more measured and systemic style. Ramos is not the marquee name fans might crave, but his profile makes sense. At 24, with a decent goal tally in a difficult PSG environment, he offers something that Liverpool have recently targeted: untapped potential and a hunger to prove himself.

Still, the scepticism is understandable. “When he has had the opportunity to play and shine, you are often left a little unsatisfied…” is hardly the glowing reference Reds want. However, this is not a club that operates on gut feeling alone anymore. It’s about the right player, the right numbers, and the right trajectory.

If he arrives for around the €50 million mark and fits into Slot’s system, it might look a smart deal in hindsight. But should Ramos remain inconsistent or struggle to adjust to Premier League pace and intensity, fans will quickly question the strategy.

For now, this feels like Liverpool watching from a distance, rather than moving with intent. But don’t be surprised if that stance changes quickly.