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.

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

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.

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Ruben Amorim and Manchester United might have an advantage in the race for Frankfurt's standout attacker Hugo Ekitike as he attracts Prem interest

Manchester United appear to be in pole position to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike following his comments last year. After Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres turned down a potential move to Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim has been forced to look elsewhere in his bid to add more firepower to his squad.

The Denmark international has attracted attention from Serie A clubs, including Inter Milan, but has expressed a desire to compete for his spot next season. Ekitike is not the only forward on United’s radar. Initial talks with agents have also taken place regarding a potential deal for Sporting goal machine Viktor Gyokeres.

There is a growing sense of momentum behind this potential transfer. Christopher Vivell, United’s Director of Football, shares a strong personal and professional relationship with Frankfurt’s sporting director Markus Krösche. Their ties, forged during their time at RB Leipzig, could play a decisive role.