Man Utd are increasingly confident they can sign Hugo Ekitike - with two vital advantages in their favour after opening talks with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Manchester United could have an unexpected boost in the race to sign Hugo Ekitike after the Eintracht Frankfurt forward revealed he supported the Reds as a child. The 22-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, with United, Chelsea and Liverpool all credited with an interest in the Frenchman.

Manchester United are exploring the conditions of a potential deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike; Liverpool and Chelsea are also interested in the 22-year-old; Frankfurt are demanding around £85m (€100m) for Ekitike,

Louisville’s Lynn Family Stadium will host a high-profile international soccer match on Saturday, July 26, when English Premier League side Aston Villa faces Bundesliga power Eintracht Frankfurt

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With Hugo Ekitike linked with a summer transfer to the Premier League, Adam Bate speaks to Oscar Garcia, who coached Ekitike at Stade Reims, to find out more about the Eintracht Frankfurt forward and

Manchester United’s new-era recruitment drive has led them to Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. This summer’s striker market has been a seller’s game – and so far, United haven’t been able to call many shots.

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