WHAT HAPPENED?
Manchester United have accelerated talks in the last two days as they target the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, according to a report by French outlet Foot Mercato. The Red Devils have reportedly intensified discussions with the player's agent and have made contact with the club regarding the potential terms of a deal for the Frenchman.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
A striker is high up on the wish list of Ruben Amorim this summer transfer window, after the struggles of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee in front of goal in recent months. United must take their time to bring in the right man, though, following the challenges faced by recent big-money purchases at the club.
Target Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly informed former manager Amorim of his decision not to reunite with him at Old Trafford, with Arsenal believed to be in the driving seat for his signature. This puts all the more importance on a move for Ekitike, who is also admired by rivals in the Premier League and in Europe.
DID YOU KNOW?
Ekitike was formerly of PSG, where he initially joined on loan in 2022 before departing for a temporary stint at Frankfurt just half a season after signing for the Parisians permanently. The France U21 international joined Frankfurt permanently for €16.5m (£14m) just last summer, but after hitting 22 goals in all competitions the German club are understood to be demanding €100m (£85m) for his services.
Benjamin Sesko has been on the radar of several Premier League clubs this summer, including Manchester United and Newcastle. Meanwhile, his girlfriend, Anita Vidovic, has also turned heads.Sesko, 22, has been a shining star for RB Leipzig, netting 21 goals in all competitions during the 2024/25 season. Despite the Bundesliga side's underwhelming campaign, which saw them miss out on a top-four fini...

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