Manchester United have joined Chelsea and Liverpool in the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike this summer, according to reports. The Red Devils have identified Ekitike as an option in their pursuit of a new frontman as Ruben Amorim focuses on overhauling the attack in the early stages of his rebuild.
Amorim has started his summer business by completing a £62.5million deal for Wolves forward Matheus Cunha. Bryan Mbeumo is expected to follow the Brazilian through the door from Brentford in the coming weeks, with negotiations over a transfer fee advancing. But Amorim reportedly wants fresh blood up front to complete a new-look attack after last season's toothless goalscoring record.
United had pinpointed Liam Delap as their priority striker target after the 22-year-old scored 12 Premier League goals for Ipswich Town last term.
However, Delap opted for a move to Chelsea, which prompted decision brokers to prioritise a swoop for Mbeumo.
United still plan to add a striker to Amorim's ranks, though, and have been strongly linked with Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres, Napoli's Victor Osimhen and Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace.
According to Sky Germany, Ekitike also features on the shortlist and is so high up that United have made a concrete approach.
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