Hugo Ekitike has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool, with the Frankfurt star opening up on where his allegiances lie

Man Utd are increasingly confident they can sign Hugo Ekitike - with two vital advantages in their favour after opening talks with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Ruben Amorim faces a key decision over one of Manchester United’s most promising young stars if he manages to land a key transfer target this summer. After being rejected by Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres, United have turned their attention to Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.

Hugo Ekitike has made no secret of the fact that he has a soft spot for Manchester United, as the race to sign him this summer hots up. The Red Devils are interested in the Eintracht Frankfurt forward, but they are not alone after he scored 15 goals in the Bundesliga last season.

Let's focus on the latest transfer news making the headlines. Viktor Gyokeres heading to Arsenal?The Swedish striker, 27, has been linked with every big club in Europe over the last few years and it seems certain he will leave Sporting Lisbon this summer.

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Manchester United could have an unexpected boost in the race to sign Hugo Ekitike after the Eintracht Frankfurt forward revealed he supported the Reds as a child. The 22-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, with United, Chelsea and Liverpool all credited with an interest in the Frenchman.

According to Fabrizio Romano, via Give Me Sport, Ekitike has not given a final decision to anyone and is said to be keeping his options open. A proposed deal is reported to be likely to be extremely expensive for the club who succeeds in buying the 22-year-old.