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Liverpool are said to be working on a deal to sign one of Manchester United’s summer transfer targets
Manchester United are seeking new additions across their starting XI but Ruben Amorim is eager to bolster his forward line after a costly lack of goals in the Premier League last term.
The Red Devils finished 15th in the table and were the fifth lowest scorers in the division - with three of the four teams who netted fewer times all relegated. United have gone one step to fixing that problem, with Matheus Cunha joining from Wolves.
He scored 15 goals and provided six assists in the Premier League last term while they are continuing to pursue a deal for Bryan Mbeumo who netted 20 goals and provided seven assists in the English top flight in the most recent season.
Man United looking to add striker after Cunha and Mbuemo
With a £30m release clause and his age, he was an ideal fit and was able to fill a homegrown spot. However, he has since gone to Chelsea and United could now miss out on another target amid interest from Liverpool.
Manchester World understands that Hugo Ekitike is a player of interest to the Red Devils. However, Eintracht Frankfurt have slapped a €100m (£84-85m) price tag on the player. That is not something United can afford and they would need that fee to come down in order to do business.
Omar Marmoush left Frankfurt for Manchester City in January for £59m and that is viewed as a fairer price for Ekitike. He scored 22 goals and provided 12 assists in all competitions last season.
Speaking about the player after Frankfurt beat Ajax in the Europa League last season, Wesley Sneijder said: “I’ll tell you, I’ve seen a lot of this boy. Now, I may say something really crazy, but I’ll say it anyway: I think he is a mix between Neymar and [Kylian] Mbappe. I sincerely mean that.
"He has that grace from Neymar but also the movements of Mbappe. Suddenly accelerating – that’s something Mbappe also has and he is only 22 years old. There is really a lot of potential in this boy.”
Fabrizio Romano gives update on Hugo Ekitike future - Liverpool working on deal
“Liverpool are working on this deal. Liverpool are discussing the possibility to add Hugo Ekitike to their squad,” he said.
“They are waiting to understand what happens with Darwin Nunez, with conversations continue and conversations ongoing with Napoli. Liverpool are waiting to find a solution for Darwin, and so Hugo Ekitike remains a name on the list at Liverpool.
“I told you several times, of course, this is not a deal happening today or tomorrow, so need to be patient, need to understand when this deal could evolve, but Ekitike is one of the names in the list at Liverpool. So that's for sure.
“Many rumuors in the recent weeks also with Manchester United - but Manchester United are not going to pay 100 million euros for the striker. So, Eintracht drop the price, or this story for United is almost impossible. United are looking at different pricing, also because they are confident to sign Mbeumo, and they will not invest crazy money on the striker.”
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