{"id":253862,"date":"2025-07-10T15:58:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T15:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/253862\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T15:58:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T15:58:13","slug":"hugo-ekitike-ollie-watkins-jamie-vardy-7-strikers-linked-with-manchester-united-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/253862\/","title":{"rendered":"Hugo Ekitike, Ollie Watkins, Jamie Vardy &#8211; 7 strikers linked with Manchester United transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as a new striker continues to dominate the United rumour mill this summer<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1_Eintracht-Frankfurt-v-VfB-Stuttgart-Bundesliga.jpg\" alt=\"Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike celebrates\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Manchester UnitedLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester United<\/a> are being linked with several potential new signings as the summer transfer window rolls on.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">One area of the pitch that has become the centre of the transfer speculation is at centre forward. <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/rasmus-hojlund\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Rasmus HojlundLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Rasmus Hojlund<\/a> and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/joshua-zirkzee\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Joshua ZirkzeeLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Joshua Zirkzee<\/a> are the current striker options at United, but there are rumours that there could be new additions to the position at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/old-trafford\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Trafford<\/a> this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/matheus-cunha\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Matheus CunhaLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Matheus Cunha<\/a> has been signed from Wolves, with the \u00a362.5million new addition also capable of performing in a centre forward role.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">United <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manchester-united-planning-three-sales-31491401\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">had hoped to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town this summer<\/a>, but the striker instead chosen to join <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/chelsea-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Chelsea<\/a> in a \u00a330million deal. As a result, United have been looking at alternate options for the centre forward position, with a host of players being linked with a move to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Hugo Ekitike<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike has been heavily linked with a move to a new club this summer, with United mentioned as a potential destination.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool<\/a>, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle have also been linked with signing Ekitike this summer, who is reported to be valued at around \u00a386million.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Viktor Gyokeres<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres was linked with a move to United at the start of the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">However, it has quickly become clear that <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/viktor-gyokeres-man-united-transfer-31972869\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Gyokeres is more likely to move to Arsenal<\/a> if he is to leave Sporting this summer. There have been reports of a \u00a370million deal on the cards, although an agreement is yet to be reached with the Gunners.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Victor Osimhen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Victory Osimhen spent last season on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, and looks set to have a permanent move this summer. United <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/man-united-transfer-news-kane-26000727\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">were previously interested in Osimhen before opting to sign Hojlund.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Reports in recent days have claimed that Galatasaray are interested in re-signing Osimhen this summer, this time on a permanent basis. It remains to be seen if United would be in the running for the Nigeria international who has a \u20ac75million (\u00a365million) release clause.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Ollie Watkins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/ollie-watkins-man-united-reality-31979510\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">has also been linked with United in recent weeks<\/a>, with the speculation ramping up over the last few days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Watkins has also been mentioned as a possible target for Newcastle this week, which is seemingly creating another transfer battle for United. The England international was also linked with Arsenal during the January transfer window.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Jamie Vardy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Jamie Vardy is now a free agent after leaving Leicester City at the end of last season, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manchester-united-can-sign-striker-32018841\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">with United being tentatively linked with the striker.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">There were reports of Serie A outfit Genoa being interested in signing Vardy on a free transfer. However, it seems that move is not going to happen, creating speculation that a move to Old Trafford may be on the cards.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Moise Kean<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Moise Kean has been linked with a return to the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier League<\/a> over the last few months, having enjoyed a successful spell at Fiorentina last season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">United have been tentatively linked with signing Kean this summer as they continue their striker search. Kean is reported to have a \u00a345mllion release clause in his contract, which could open a pathway to a potential transfer.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Dusan Vlahovic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is being heavily linked with a move away from Turin this summer. United are being mentioned as a possible destination.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It remains to be seen where Vlahovic will be playing his football next season, with some reports that Juventus are willing to cancel his contract with the club and hold talks over a potential move to the Premier League. 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