Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with an update on the future of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike
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Hugo Ekitike celebrates after scoring a goal for Frankfurt
Hugo Ekitike is a transfer target for Manchester United(Image: Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
An update has emerged about Manchester United's potential move for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.
United have been heavily linked with signing Ekitike this summer as they look to strengthen the centre forward position in their squad. Liverpool and Chelsea have also been credited with an interest in signing Ekitike this summer, who looks increasingly likely to leave Frankfurt during this transfer window.
Frankfurt are reported to value Ekitike at around £85 millon and it remains to be seen what United will have planned for the striker position going into next season. United had wanted to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town before he completed a £30m move to Chelsea instead.
A fresh report from Fabrizio Romano in Caught Offside has provided an update on Ekitike's future, which could see United handed a major boost.
The report claims that United "appreciate" Ekitike, and have already held talks with the player's agent over a potential deal this summer. United currently have Christopher Vivell as their director of recruitment, who previously has experience working in the Bundesliga.
As well as previously spending time at Chelsea, Vivell has also worked at RB Leipzig and Hoffenheim and, as a result, has built up an impressive understanding of the Bundesliga market.
The report states that Vivell knows Ekitike well from his time in the Bundesliga, which could give United the edge over their rivals if they decide to pursue a deal for the France Under-21 international.
Despite the recent links surrounding Ekitike, the striker is not the only centre forward rumoured to be a target for United. Napoli's Victor Osimhen and Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres have also been mentioned heavily on the rumour mill.
United also want to finalise a deal to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford this summer. A deal worth an initial £45m fee plus £10m in add-ons has already been rejected by the Bees, but United still have confidence that they can bring the Cameroon international to Anfield.
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