Erik ten Hag ‘wants Reims striker Hugo Ekitike’ to help revolutionise his attack at Man United… but Arsenal, Bayern Munich and newly-rich Newcastle are also all keen on the £12.8m 19-year-old
Erik ten Hag will be in the market for strikers when he takes over at Old TraffordHugo Ekitike has emerged as a target as United look to bolster their attackThe 19-year-old nearly joined Newcastle in January but rejected the moveEkitike has caught the eye of several top clubs with his performances for Reims
Manchester United have reportedly enquired about Reims star Hugo Ekitike as incoming manager Erik ten Hag looks to revolutionise an ailing front line at Old Trafford.
United are set to be in the market for attackers in the summer transfer window, with Edinson Cavani expected to leave the club, while there are doubts over the futures of Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.
Interim manager Ralf Rangnick said this week that United need at least two ‘modern strikers’ as part of Ten Hag’s rebuild.
Hugo Ekitike has caught the eye of several top clubs with his performances for Reims
Incoming United boss Erik ten Hag will be in the market for strikers in the transfer window
Ekitike has emerged as a potential target but United could face competition from other Premier League clubs such as Arsenal and Newcastle, as well as Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, ESPN reported.
The highly-rated Frenchman, who has scored nine goals in 21 appearances for Reims in Ligue 1, will cost around £13million.
Borussia Dortmund have also been linked with the player as Erling Haaland appears to be on his way to Manchester City.
Newcastle had agreed a £12million deal for the French forward on deadline day in January but the transfer fell through as the player opted not to make the switch to the…