Aston Villa and Crystal Palace want PSG striker Goncalo Ramos | OneFootball

Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are keen to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos before the end of the winter transfer window, according to Sunday Times journalist Duncan Castles.

Palace manager Oliver Glasner wants a replacement for Jean-Philippe Mateta, while his Villa counterpart Unai Emery wants attacking reinforcements.

Both clubs are eyeing the PSG hitman, and he could be open to a move to the Premier League.

The 24-year-old, who once replaced Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2022 World Cup in the round-of-16 game against Switzerland, has bagged ten goals and one assist in 28 games this term.

He could be an upgrade on Mateta at Palace, but PSG are unwilling to sell him at the moment.

Mateta is on the radar of Juventus and other European clubs, which is why Villa have lined up Ramos if a move for the former falls through.

They also have Abraham on their radar. While personal terms have been agreed to bring him back to Villa Park, striking a deal with Besiktas has proven tricky.

Both clubs may need to look elsewhere or be ready to put down an eye-watering fee to tempt PSG into parting with the Portuguese.

He has started just eight Ligue 1 games this term, and his six appearances in the Champions League have all been from the bench.

Ramos could seek to leave to secure guaranteed regular playing chances. Palace and Villa can offer him that as they view him as a long-term addition to their respective attacks.