Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by French publication Foot Mercato, Manchester United have stepped up talks to sign Hugo Ekitike. The Red Devils have intensified contacts with his agents, and they have been in touch with his club as well.
The 22-year-old striker had 34 goal contributions last season, and he would be an excellent addition for Manchester United. The youngster would be an upgrade on their current options, and he could help them once strongly.
Ekitike is a reliable goalscorer, and he will help create goalscoring opportunities for his teammates as well. The Frenchman is excellent when it comes to taking on defenders and beating them with pace and flair. He could add some much-needed unpredictability to the Manchester United attacking unit.
The highly-rated striker has been valued at €100 million in the past, and it remains to be seen whether the Bundesliga outfit are ready to sell him for a reasonable amount of money. Manchester United will not want to pay over the odds for the young attacker. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
The French striker is highly rated across Europe, and he has a bright future. Even if Ekitike costs a lot of money this summer, he could justify the investment in the long term. Manchester United are among the biggest clubs in the world, and even though they have struggled in recent seasons, they will be an attractive destination for most players. It will be interesting to see if they can get a deal for the striker across the line.
Premier League move could be attractive for Ekitike
The Frenchman has proven his quality in the Bundesliga, and he will look to try out a new challenge. Moving to the Premier League could be ideal for him. Ekitike would get to play alongside quality players, and he would get to test himself against world-class defenders as well. Regular football in England could help him improve further and fulfil his potential.
It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can agree on a few with his club. The Red Devils will not be able to offer him UEFA Champions League football, and they are going through a period of rebuilding. Convincing the striker could be challenging.
Chelsea and Liverpool are keen on the player as well. They need to bring in upgrades on Nicolas Jackson and Darwin Nunez, respectively. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea or Liverpool can get a deal done for the player. Both clubs have Champions League football on offer, and the striker could be tempted to join them if there is a concrete proposal on the table.
