Man United ‘goal’ Hugo Ekitike drops large switch trace – as main European golf equipment circle for in-form Eintracht Frankfurt striker

Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike has hinted Manchester United could be his prefered vacation spot this summer season. 

The Frenchman has loved a breakthrough season within the Bundesliga, scoring 19 targets in 38 appearances throughout all competitions. 

Arsenal, Liverpool and United are amongst a number of the golf equipment reportedly eager on Ekiteke, with Frankfurt set to money in on their prized asset. 

And the 22-year-old hinted {that a} transfer to Outdated Trafford could be his desire in a latest YouTube video posted by Frankfurt. 

When requested which membership was his ‘favorite’ as a toddler he shortly responded ‘Manchester United’. 

Ekitike joined Frankfurt on mortgage from PSG in January 2024 earlier than the German aspect made a £13.2m deal everlasting final summer season. 

The Frenchman has scored 19 targets in 38 appearances throughout all competitions

Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United have struggled in entrance of objective this season

The France Underneath-21 worldwide impressed in the course of the worldwide break as he bagged a hat-trick in opposition to Lee Carsley’s U21 England aspect. 

Ekitike nonetheless has 4 years remaining on a deal that sees him earn someplace within the area of £50,000 per week week. 

Mario Goetze just lately stated of his Frankfurt: ‘Ekitike has a talent that few gamers possess. He has dribbling expertise, ending, and velocity. He is an added worth to the workforce.’

Ruben Amorim’s United are anticipated to signal a striker this summer season amid their woes in assault this season. 

Joshua Zirkzee has struggled since his £36.5million transfer from Atalanta, with the Dutchman scoring simply three Premier League targets in 29 matches. 

Equally, Rasmus Hojlund has netted 3 targets in 24 appearances and ended a 21 match objective drought in opposition to Leicester.