Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim is determined to sign a striker to enhance the team\u2019s chances of finishing in the top four of the Premier League table next season.<\/p>\n
According to FootMercato<\/a>, Man Utd are actively in talks to sign Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n Man Utd have been following Ekitike<\/a> since his days at Reims and were hugely impressed by his performances last season.<\/p>\n The 22-year-old French striker scored 22 goals and gave 12 assists in 48 appearances in the 2024\/25 campaign, with former Man Utd midfielder Owen Hargreaves describing the youngster as \u2018the perfect centre-forward\u2019 on TNT Sports in April 2025.<\/p>\n FootMercato has claimed that Man Utd have \u2018taken concrete steps\u2019 to sign Ekitike and have had \u2018positive contacts\u2019 with his agent.<\/p>\n \u2018Discussions have accelerated over the past two days between Hugo Ekitike\u2019s agent and Manchester United management,\u2019 according to the report.<\/p>\n \u2018Talks between Manchester United and the player\u2019s entourage have progressed very well, demonstrating the Red Devils\u2019 real interest,\u2019 notes FootMercato. \u2018Both parties are optimistic after these positive approaches.\u2019<\/p>\n The report has added that Man Utd have also made contact with Eintracht\u00a0to enquire about the transfer fee needed to sign the striker.<\/p>\n Man Utd, though, are not the only club that are keen on Ekitike.<\/p>\n Liverpool and Chelsea are attentive to the situation of the young striker as well and could make moves of their own.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udd34\u00a0Every completed Man Utd transfer in summer 2025: Signings, exits, loans<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Viktor Gyokeres blow for Man Utd<\/strong><\/p>\n While Man Utd are making positive progress in their quest to sign Ekitike, it now looks unlikely that they will be able to get Gyokeres<\/a> from Sporting CP.<\/p>\n Amorim worked with the striker at Sporting CP and would love to have him in his team at Man Utd.<\/p>\n However, according to The Guardian, Gyokeres\u2019s representatives have told Man Utd that \u2018he does not wish to join the club\u2019.<\/p>\n The striker would love to move to Arsenal instead and considers the north London outfit his \u2018dream\u2019 club.<\/p>\n Trusted journalist Fabrizio Romano has also made a similar claim, writing on X: \u201cViktor Gy\u00f6keres\u2019 priority is to join Arsenal this summer despite calls from Manchester United in the recent weeks.<\/p>\n \u201cGy\u00f6keres always an option amid \u0160e\u0161ko talks with no deal sealed so far, Arsenal keep assessing situation.<\/p>\n \u201cUnited remain keen but believe deal now unlikely.\u201d<\/p>\n Latest Man Utd news: Onana breaks silence, Osimhen update<\/strong><\/p>\n Man Utd goalkeeper Andre Onana has responded<\/a> when asked if he would stay at Old Trafford next season.<\/p>\n A journalist has claimed that Man Utd have made contact with the world\u2019s best goalkeeper<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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