Hugo Ekitike is being considered as part of Manchester United’s search for a new striker.
Manchester United have struggled in front of goal with two strikers who it was felt had more promise when they joined the club. They signed Rasmus Hojlund in 2023 and Joshua Zirkzee in 2024.
The upcoming summer transfer window is expected to be a busy one for the Red Devils, with several players expected to leave Old Trafford to make way for recruits.
Ruben Amorim will plan to strengthen his squad with the attacking department thought to be his priority, with United scoring just 38 goals in 33 Premier League matches.
It will be down to Ineos to sign the right players to improve the squad, with United having four priority positions, including a new number nine.
Hugo Ekitike has emerged as a potential target after proving his worth in the Bundesliga. Here is everything you need to know about the promising striker being linked to United.
Latest Hugo Ekitike to Manchester United transfer news
Eintracht Frankfurt are aware of United’s interest in Ekitike following an impressive Bundesliga campaign. His goalscoring exploits have led to multiple big clubs circling the striker.
United are thought to be joined by Liverpool as an interested party in signing the Frenchman. Ekitike could cost £85.7m, which could price the forward out of a move.
Liam Delap remains the top target, while Ekitike would prove to be a less affordable option unless Frankfurt lower their demands.
Who is United target Hugo Ekitike?
United striker target Ekitike has played 43 matches throughout the course of his career in the Bundesliga, scoring 18 goals and registering seven assists.
Born in Reeims, Ekitike came through the youth ranks at Cormontreuil FC and Reims, before joining Paris Saint-Germain and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Ekitike has represented France at U20 and U21 level but has yet to make an appearance for the national team at senior level.
How old is Hugo Ekitike?
Ekitike is 22 years old and was born on 20 June 2002.
How tall is Hugo Ekitike? What is his height?
Ekitike stands at 1.90m tall, which is roughly 6ft 3in. That means he stands at approximately the same height as Hojlund.
What position does Hugo Ekitike play?
Ekitike is not a natural number 9 as he prefers to drift into wide areas of the pitch. He is not one to stick in the middle, use his elbows and carry out the dirty work which may be a requirement for United next season.
Who has Hugo Ekitike been compared with? How good is he?
Ekitike previously surrendered the spotlight to former teammate Omar Marmoush, but now it’s his after the Egyptian left for Manchester City.
This has led to Ekitike’s rise to prominence, with former Real Madrid and Inter Milan star Wesley Sneijder comparing the French forward to Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
“I might say something really crazy, but I’ll say it anyway: I think he’s a mix between Neymar and [Kylian] Mbappe. I sincerely think so,” Sneijder said, as per Foot Mundo.
“He has the grace of Neymar, but also the movements of Mbappe.
“So suddenly accelerate, that’s something that Mbappe also has. And he’s only 22 years old. There’s really a lot of potential in this boy.”
Hugo Ekitike’s career stats
Ekitike is showing his best form yet at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Eintracht Frankfurt: 60 games, 25 goals, 11 assists
PSG: 33 games, 4 goals, 4 assists
Reims: 28 games, 11 goals, 4 assists
Reims B: 14 games, 6 goals, 1 assist
Vejle Boldklub: 11 games, 3 goals, 2 assists
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