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Manchester United have made no secret about their desire to sign a striker this summer.
Joshua Zirkzee, signed for around £36.5m last summer, and Rasmus Hojlund, signed in 2023 for around £72m, have both failed to impress this season.
With just six Premier League goals between them, Ruben Amorim is keen to add a more reliable goal-scorer to his attacking line-up this summer.
Links to Victor Osimhen, Benjamin Sesko, and Victor Gyokeres have made headlines ahead of the transfer window, but Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of one target.
Hugo Ekitike has impressed this season for Eintracht Frankfurt, and was reportedly set to be available for around £69m this summer.
But according to Florian Plettenberg, the Frenchman’s recent performances have seen that figure rise by at least £17m.
The German club are still prepared to allow Ekitike to leave the club this summer but will hold firm in their valuation, with the striker under contract until 2029.
Ekitike was signed by Frankfurt last summer for around £14m, following a six-month loan move from PSG.
And the 22-year-old has starred in Germany, scoring 21 goals so far this campaign.
Drawing comparisons to Newcastle United star Alexander Isak, the forward is tall and slight but extremely skillful, and devastating in front of goal.
His performances in the Europa League have especially raised eyebrows, with a goal against Tottenham Hotspur last week making headlines for its quality.
Manchester United may have competition if they are to attempt to bring Ekitike to Old Trafford, with Arsenal also linked to the forward and keen to add a striker to their ranks this summer.
Eintracht Frankfurt have raised the price tag for Hugo #Ekitike!
Markus Krösche is now demanding at least €100m as a transfer fee. Most recently, #SGE had been expecting a fee of around €80m.
Eintracht are still preparing for his departure this summer, with the 22 y/o… pic.twitter.com/oLu1wJnfJF
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 18, 2025
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