🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨: Manchester United have now finalized the signing of a £60 million South American star. The player is scheduled to undergo his medical examination TOMORROW and will begin training with the squad later this week. Big congratulations to all Man United supporters!

Manchester United have been jolted with unexpected hope in their chase for Hugo Ekitike, as those close to the French striker believe Eintracht Frankfurt could eventually back down from their steep £85 million valuation, according to fresh reports.

 

Ekitike, just 22, has become one of the club’s main transfer priorities to reinforce Ruben Amorim’s attack after failed attempts to sign Liam Delap and drawn-out talks over Viktor Gyokeres. The French under-21 international enjoyed a spectacular season in Germany, netting 22 goals and adding 12 assists across 48 matches. Even more impressive than his stats is the quality of his all-round game.

 

Standing nearly 6-foot-3, Ekitike combines remarkable technique and intelligence with deceptive pace for his size. He’s known for dropping deep to link play or using his awareness to stretch defences. Scouts and analysts alike see him as the prototype of a modern centre forward, akin to Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, who has thrived in England since joining from Real Sociedad.

 

Other top Premier League clubs are circling as well. Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle, and Arsenal have all expressed interest in bringing the Frenchman in, while United have made the boldest move so far by directly contacting his representatives to sound out a transfer to Old Trafford.

 

Frankfurt have insisted publicly that they won’t entertain any offers below €100 million (£85m), especially after Omar Marmoush left for Manchester City in January, weakening their attack. This price tag would normally put the deal out of reach for United, whose summer budget is already strained.

 

United have already locked in a £62.5 million agreement for Matheus Cunha and are in advanced discussions over Bryan Mbeumo for a similar sum. Adding an £85 million signing on top would be unrealistic, even if player sales generate extra funds to bolster their budget.

 

However, sources close to Ekitike have started briefing potential suitors that Frankfurt’s position may be more flexible than advertised. They’ve hinted that the forward is eager to come to England, and especially keen to join United—his boyhood club—if the price drops.

 

So far, United haven’t formally opened club-to-club negotiations with Frankfurt, but this signal from Ekitike’s camp could convince them to speed things up. With fierce competition from rival clubs, United’s directors may decide to make their move before someone else seizes the chance.