Reportedly, Man Utd have jumped into the race for Hugo Ekitike, catching both Liverpool and Chelsea by surprise.
Man Utd Have Set Sights on Ekitike as Chelsea, Liverpool Watch On
Manchester Utd are making bold moves in the transfer market. Now, they have entered the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. Boss Ruben Amorim is looking to add more firepower in the team. So, Ekitike is now on the radar alongside Bryan Mbeumo.
The 22-year-old French forward had a great season. He netted 22 goals in 48 appearances. As per trusted journalist Florian Plettenberg, Utd have already opened talks and are prepared to challenge Chelsea and Liverpool head-on.
The Red Devils see Hugo as a strong option to partner or compete with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. That is especially since Hojlund’s future at Old Trafford remains in the air.
Chelsea, Liverpool Still in the Mix – But Utd Could Steal the Deal
Enzo Maresca’s side have long considered Ekitike a top target. They remain interested despite Frankfurt’s huge €100m (£84m) price tag. However, they are expected to wait until after the FIFA Club World Cup to resume any serious bids. That will potentially give Man Utd an edge.
Reports suggest a fee around £65-70m could be enough to seal the deal. That might suit Utd if they manage to sell a few players to meet Financial Fair Play regulations.
Meanwhile, Arne Slot’s side is yet to make a formal approach but remain in the picture. That is especially if Darwin Nunez heads to Saudi Arabia. Top Saudi clubs are showing strong interest in him.
The Frenchman is open to a Premier League move this summer. The striker could become one of the most sought-after names in this summer’s transfer window. If Man United move fast, they might just get him from under their rivals’ noses.
A trusted source on ManUNews.com
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