Latest developments
- Manchester United set their sights on Hugo Ekitike.
- The Red Devils want to strengthen their frontline.
- United are also interested in Benjamin Sesko.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (4/5): Reliable German source makes big claim
Manchester United are keeping an eye on Eintracht Frankfurt's French forward Hugo Ekitike in their bid to strengthen their attack ahead of next season.
🚨🆕 Manchester United are looking to strengthen their attack in the summer and are intensively scouting the market. Talks have already begun. #MUFC
From the Bundesliga, the Red Devils are closely monitoring Hugo #Ekitike and Benjamin #Sesko. Viktor #Gyökeres and Victor #Osimhen… pic.twitter.com/q563zzRDEn
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) March 17, 2025
The story comes from German reporter Florian Plettenberg, who is one of the most reliable sources in German football.
Value (3/5): Eintracht to bag big
The Bundesliga outfit signed the young striker in a deal worth around £13.5million after his struggles at Paris Saint-Germain. However, since then he has enjoyed a promising run of form in Germany and it wouldn't surprise many if his current club slaps a significantly higher fee to sanction his exit.
Suitability (4/5): Clinical number nine
The 22-year-old, who has an impressive 19 goals in all competitions this term, is known for his clinical finishing and brilliant movement in and around the penalty area. Further, his work ethic is equally brilliant and would make him a very good fit at United, who usually try to press higher up the field.
Upgrade? (4/5): First-choice striker
Ruben Amorim is facing a serious goalscoring crisis at United with both Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund struggling to score frequently. As such, the Frenchman would find it pretty easy to become Amorim's first-choice striker at Old Trafford.
Logic (3/5): Big challenge
A potential move to the Premier League and the opportunity to play for a giant club like United should attract Ekitike. However, considering his past struggles at PSG, it would be wise for him to develop his game for at least another season in Germany before switching clubs.
Whisper+ verdict: 18/25
Ekitike has the potential to become an elite striker but United should look for an already established star to immediately fix their goalscoring concerns.
