Hugo Ekitike has made no secret of the fact that he has a soft spot for Manchester United, as the race to sign him this summer hots up. The Red Devils are interested in the Eintracht Frankfurt forward, but they are not alone after he scored 15 goals in the Bundesliga last season.

Man Utd are increasingly confident they can sign Hugo Ekitike - with two vital advantages in their favour after opening talks with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Manchester United could have an unexpected boost in the race to sign Hugo Ekitike after the Eintracht Frankfurt forward revealed he supported the Reds as a child. The 22-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, with United, Chelsea and Liverpool all credited with an interest in the Frenchman.

Manchester United are exploring the conditions of a potential deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike; Liverpool and Chelsea are also interested in the 22-year-old; Frankfurt are demanding around £85m (€100m) for Ekitike,

There is a growing sense of momentum behind this potential transfer. Christopher Vivell, United’s Director of Football, shares a strong personal and professional relationship with Frankfurt’s sporting director Markus Krösche. Their ties, forged during their time at RB Leipzig, could play a decisive role.

The Denmark international has attracted attention from Serie A clubs, including Inter Milan, but has expressed a desire to compete for his spot next season. Ekitike is not the only forward on United’s radar. Initial talks with agents have also taken place regarding a potential deal for Sporting goal machine Viktor Gyokeres.

MANCHESTER UNITED are in for a crucial summer of transfers at Old Trafford. According to reports, Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze has been identified as an alternative to Bryan Mbuemo, as his

Manchester United continue to be linked with several strikers this summer including Hugo Ekitike, Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen

It was confirmed on Thursday evening that Manchester United had joined arch-rivals Liverpool and Chelsea in the race for Hugo Ekitike.The €100 million-valued (£85m) Eintracht Frankfurt whiz will