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Manchester United are in search of a new striker in the market this summer, and a lot of names have been discussed, including Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike.
The new name on the list of Manchester United for the striker position is talented French striker Hugo Ekitike. Manchester United aims to sign a number nine this summer after the lack of goals last season.
Reports suggest that Manchester United believes that one of the reasons why they finished so low in the Premier League last season comes down to the lack of goals.
Manchester United are interested in Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres. However, it has been confirmed by multiple sources that the Swedish striker prefers a move to Arsenal due to Champions League football.
Manchester United held talks with Ekitike
Manchester United have held initial talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the signing of Hugo Ekitike. United are exploring the conditions of a deal, according to Sky Sports News.
The report also stated that personal terms are not expected to be a problem, and the player could be open to a potential move. Eintracht Frankfurt wants around 100 million euros for the striker, with Chelsea and Liverpool also interested.
However, Liverpool would need to sell Darwin Nunez before bringing in a new striker, while Chelsea are not willing to match Hugo Ekitike’s price tag, having signed Liam Delap this summer.
Is Hugo Ekitike A Manchester United fan?
Yes, Hugo Ekitike is a huge Manchester United fan, and he revealed in 2024 during an interview that the Red Devils are his favorite club growing up. He also idolized Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo.
Signing Hugo Ekitike will be expensive, but the player will be open to joining his boyhood club without a Champions League football. Eintracht Frankfurt could reduce the fee, as many clubs are unwilling to match the 100 million valuation of the player.
Hugo Ekitike is a player appreciated by the club and Vivell, who knows him well because he’s worked with Hoffenheim and Leipzig, so he’s always monitoring Bundesliga developments, according to Fabrizio Romano.
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