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Manchester United’s lack of firepower has been one of the most glaring issues during their troubled season.
Rasmus Hojlund has failed to consistently deliver the cutting edge expected of a first-choice striker.
The Dane is slowly losing the faith of coaching staff at Carrington.
United’s need for a reliable goalscorer has now pushed them back into the transfer market as they seek to address one of the biggest weaknesses in Ruben Amorim’s squad.
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One name that continues to gather momentum behind the scenes at Old Trafford is Hugo Ekitike.
The Eintracht Frankfurt forward is enjoying a standout season in the Bundesliga.
His goalscoring form has been attracting interest from several European heavyweights.
Ekitike has established himself as one of the most efficient attackers in Germany this season.
21 goals to his name and a goal involvement every 103 minutes.
His impressive campaign has prompted Frankfurt to prepare for major summer interest.
Eintracht Frankfurt set new asking price for Hugo Ekitike
According to SPORT BILD, the Bundesliga side has placed a £86.5m fee on their star striker.
Manchester United are not alone in their admiration for Ekitike.
Premier League rivals Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Newcastle United have all sent scouts to monitor the 22-year-old in recent weeks.
Ekitike’s reputation was only enhanced during Frankfurt’s Europa League quarter-final clash with Tottenham Hotspur, where he found the net in a 1-1 draw.
The transfer battle for Ekitike could come down to which clubs secure Champions League football.
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Something United are currently in real danger of missing out on.
That failure could hand the initiative to Arsenal, Liverpool, or Chelsea, all of whom are expected to spend big on new attackers this summer.
Frankfurt are bracing for a tough summer window, having already sold Omar Marmoush in January.
United face a crucial few months.
Their search for a new striker only becoming more urgent as Ekitike’s profile continues to rise.
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Source: Centred Devils
