Manchester United have held exploratory talks with representatives of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, sources have told ESPN, as they widen their search for attacking reinforcements.

Manchester United have received a lightening bolt in their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike as the French forward’s camp believe Eintracht Frankfurt will fold on their prohibitive £85 million asking price,

Hugo Ekitike is very much the perfect fit. A striker on the pitch, a stylist off it. The 22-year-old has a keen interest in fasion, even if his appetite for goals has taken over in recent times. The Frenchman has been linked with Manchester United in recent days as the Reds step up their striker search,