Man Utd Seen as Favorite Over Newcastle for €80M-Rated Star With PSG Clause | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain are closely monitoring Hugo Ekitike’s potential move to Eintracht Frankfurt, as they stand to benefit financially from a 20 percent sell-on clause.

Newcastle are also interested in Ekitike as a possible replacement for Alexander Isak, per CaughtOffside. The club previously pursued the forward during his time at PSG, and another Premier League side is reportedly in the race for the 22-year-old.

According to Football Insider, Manchester United are competing with Newcastle and several top European clubs for Ekitike. United have been monitoring his performances at Eintracht Frankfurt this season as they look to sign a new No. 9 this summer.

Could Hugo Ekitike be Old Trafford-bound this summer?

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The Mirror reports that Manchester United might have an edge in the race to sign Ekitike, as the 22-year-old has admitted he grew up supporting the club.

On Sunday, CaughtOffside reported, citing sources, that Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Newcastle United are all interested in Ekitike.

Manchester United are closely monitoring Ekitike as they look to strengthen their attack. The Bundesliga side has reportedly set a price of €80 million for the French forward. Arsenal are also among the clubs considering a potential move for him.