Benndito Mantato is scheduled to sign a new Manchester United contract (Carl Recine/Getty Images photo)
Manchester United is preparing for a crucial summer transfer window, with the plans to renew the workforce under Ruben Amorim.
After a difficult season that has seen the team struggling with coherence, the attention focuses on strengthening the squad before the new season.
A mass exodus of ten men is scheduled for the summer that will see several important names such as Marcus Rashford, Sancho and Casemiro, in order to raise money for the new starters.
They have been related to several players in various positions. In attack, Alexander Isak’s tastes, Jonathan David and Victor Osimhem have been linked.
The last name to be linked is Hugo Ekitike.
Manchester United linked to a movement for Hugo Ekitike
According to Sky Sports Germany Journalist Florian PlettenbergUnited is “seriously considering” by signing Eintracht Frankfurt striker.
However, they are not the only club that oversees the 22 -year -old, with the rivals of the Premier League Liverpool and Arsenal, also showing interest, making the competition for their signature even harder.
The journalist published AX:
“Eintracht Frankfurt is aware that Manchester United is considering Hugo Ekitike seriously as a potential transfer goal for next summer.
“Arsenal (Isak is still target number 1), Liverpool and Juventus have also registered their interest. #LFC
“Eintracht firmly awaits his departure, as reported. #SGE demands 80 million euros.
https://twitter.com/plettigoal/status/190571138700508373
Ekitike’s impressive trip to a prolific striker
Ekitike signed his first professional contract with Reims in 2020 and later spent a brief loan spell on the Danish side Vejle Boldklub.
On his return, he quickly struck League 1, gaining attention with his performances.
Rejected a transfer to Newcastle United despite significant interest.
Instead, he opted for a change in Paris Saint-Germain on loan by 2022, an agreement that was finally made permanent.
However, his time in PSG mixed: his entirely gaining a title of Ligue 1, he fought for regular playing time. This led to a loans to Eintracht Frankfurt in early 2024, where he found his pace again.
Their actions convinced the Bundesliga Club to activate the purchase option, securing it in a long-term contract.
This season, Ekitike has been in a stellar form, registering 19 goals and 8 assists in 39 appearances in all competitions, bringing his general account for the club to 23 goals and 10 assists. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 47 goals and 20 assists in 142 games. (Transfer market)
With Frankfurt demanding £ 67 million for the French striker, United must carefully weigh their options.
While Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee are already in the workforce, their inconsistent exhibitions have left United looking for a more reliable attacking presence.
Amorim is determined to strengthen the Ekitike attack and landing could be an important statement of intent, as the club is trying to rebuild.
