Newcastle United have reportedly earmarked Goncalo Ramos as an alternative for Benjamin Sesko.

Newcastle United are stepping up their search for a new centre-forward, and according to Sebastien Vidal via X, Paris Saint-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos has emerged as a serious alternative to long-standing target Benjamin Sesko.

With less than a month remaining in the transfer window and uncertainty looming over Sesko’s decision, Newcastle United are keeping their options open. The club had an €80 million bid rejected for the RB Leipzig striker last week and are still waiting on a definitive response from the 22-year-old’s camp. Now, attention is shifting to Ramos, another name long admired by the Tyneside hierarchy.

Goncalo Ramos back on the radar as forward hunt intensifies

The Magpies’ interest in Ramos is not new. In fact, Newcastle United had previously agreed personal terms with the Portugal international while he was still at SL Benfica, only to lose out when PSG swooped in with a bigger offer. Fast-forward to today, and Ramos is back on the market, potentially available for a move after a stop-start season in Paris.

The 24-year-old struggled for regular game time at the Parc des Princes, starting only 12 Ligue 1 matches last season due to injuries. Despite that, he still managed 25 goal contributions in all competitions, proving his eye for goal remains sharp.

With Callum Wilson departing on a free transfer and Alexander Isak being pursued by Liverpool, Newcastle are preparing for all scenarios. Even if Isak stays, Eddie Howe’s side are open to bringing in two new forwards, and Ramos could complement either Sesko or Brentford’s Yoane Wissa, another player high on their shortlist.

Timing and strategy will be key for Newcastle

Goncalo Ramos is under contract with PSG until 2028, but the French giants may be open to negotiations, especially if the striker remains outside Luis Enrique’s core plans. While there has been no formal approach yet, Newcastle’s interest could ramp up if the situation demands.

With the clock ticking toward the September 1 transfer deadline, Newcastle United are expected to firm up their interest in Ramos soon if the Sesko pursuit continues to stall amid his links with Manchester United. Whether Goncalo Ramos ends up as a contingency or becomes the headline addition to Eddie Howe’s squad, it is clear that Newcastle are leaving nothing to chance.

After securing UEFA Champions League qualification, the Magpies are determined to build a squad capable of challenging on all fronts, and Ramos, with his experience and pedigree, could be the perfect fit for that ambition.