Hugo Ekitike names Manchester United his favourite club

Hugo Ekitike, a promising French striker, has named Manchester United as his favorite club while discussing his childhood. This announcement has put both Manchester United and Arsenal on high alert as they consider signing him. Ekitike has been linked to moves to Old Trafford and the Emirates Stadium this summer. The 22-year-old recently showcased his skills by scoring a hat-trick for the France U21 team in a 5-3 win against England. He has been in excellent form at Eintracht Frankfurt, netting 19 goals across all competitions this season. His run includes 13 goals in the Bundesliga. Ekitike had a challenging time at Paris Saint-Germain but has found success in Germany. Ekitike’s connection to Manchester United is strong, as he revealed his support for the club during his youth in France. Manchester United is looking to sign a new center-forward for the upcoming season, and Ekitike could be a key target. The club is expected to pay around £67 million for his services, which is a figure similar to other forwards being targeted. Both clubs, Manchester United and Arsenal, are aiming to improve their attacking options. United has seen Rasmus Hojlund recently break a scoring drought, but competition for starting spots may increase. Meanwhile, Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, is keen to strengthen his team without a main striker in the current season. Ekitike began his career at Reims, where he gained attention after a strong season in 2021-22. He briefly moved to PSG but struggled for playing time before joining Eintracht Frankfurt permanently last summer. With rising interest from top teams for strikers, Eintracht Frankfurt is well-positioned to demand a significant fee for Ekitike.