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

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.

Latest Chelsea transfer news and gossip with an update on the Blues' quest to sign 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.

Manchester United are exploring the conditions of a potential deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike; Liverpool and Chelsea are also interested in the 22-year-old; Frankfurt are demanding around £85m (€100m) for Ekitike,

Hugo Ekitike had an emotional farewell message after confirmed exit news amid Man United transfer speculation continues.

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.

With Hugo Ekitike linked with a summer transfer to the Premier League, Adam Bate speaks to Oscar Garcia, who coached Ekitike at Stade Reims, to find out more about the Eintracht Frankfurt forward and