Manchester United attempted to purchase striker Hugo Ekitike from Frankfurt's Eintracht club. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
It has been revealed that Liverpool has already signed a contract with the French player, and an agreement with his club is expected to be finalized in the coming days. According to journalist David Ornstein, last week Manchester United tried to secure Ekitike before Liverpool, but this effort ended unsuccessfully as an agreement already existed between the two clubs.
The transfer of the 23-year-old striker is estimated to exceed 90 million euros, including bonuses, for Liverpool. Last season, Ekitike played in 48 matches across all competitions, scoring 22 goals and providing 12 assists.
These statistics demonstrate his significant contribution to the team. Thus, Liverpool has taken a clear step to acquire the player's services, and this transfer is expected to significantly strengthen the team's roster.
It has become clear that Manchester United missed this opportunity.
