Manchester United have officially joined the intensifying race to sign French striker Hugo Ekitike, according to Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, as the summer transfer window begins to pick up pace.
The Red Devils reportedly made direct contact with Eintracht Frankfurt in the last 48 hours to register their serious interest in the 22-year-old, gathering all relevant information on his availability, price tag, and the German club’s stance.
Given United’s search for a versatile forward to bolster their attack for the 2025/26 season, their involvement comes as no surprise.
Ekitike, who revived his career at Frankfurt after a tough stint at Paris Saint-Germain, is now seen as one of Europe’s top emerging forwards.
Manchester United now find themselves in direct competition with Liverpool and Chelsea, both of whom have been monitoring Ekitike’s progress in the Bundesliga, where he has impressed with his development and goal-scoring ability.
Frankfurt, however, are playing hardball — valuing the striker at €100 million and showing no urgency to sell unless that price is met.
With three Premier League giants in pursuit, the battle for Ekitike’s signature is heating up. The coming weeks will be pivotal as clubs weigh up whether to meet Frankfurt’s steep demands.
In addition to targeting Ekitike, United have already signed Matheus Cunha from Wolves and are reportedly eyeing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo. They’ve also been linked to Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, signaling a busy summer ahead at Old Trafford.