Manchester United Near £60M Deal for South American Star – Medical Reportedly Scheduled for TomorrowManchester United are edging closer to securing a £60 million transfer for a highly-rated South American forward, as their striker search continues to take shape this summer.At the same time, fresh developments in United’s pursuit of French striker Hugo Ekitike suggest a significant breakthrough could soon be on the horizon.
Reports indicate that his current club, Eintracht Frankfurt, may be softening their stance on the initial £85 million valuation, potentially paving the way for a deal to materialize.
The 22-year-old Ekitike has emerged as a top target for United’s recruitment team, who are looking to bring in a dynamic No. 9 to lead the line. After setbacks in their efforts to land Liam Delap and ongoing complications surrounding Viktor Gyökeres, the Red Devils have now turned their full attention to Ekitike.The French U21 international enjoyed an excellent 2024/25 season, scoring 22 goals and providing 12 assists in 48 matches across all competitions. His profile has impressed scouts, with his combination of height (6’3″), technical ability, speed, and tactical awareness making him a modern center-forward. Comparisons have been drawn with Newcastle’s Alexander Isak due to his versatility and intelligence in movement.Several Premier League clubs — including Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle, and Arsenal — have also expressed interest, but Manchester United are the only club to have made direct contact with Frankfurt and the player’s representatives. Sources suggest Ekitike’s camp is actively pushing for a move to England, and the player’s childhood support for Manchester United could provide the club with an edge during negotiations.One major hurdle remains: the transfer fee. Frankfurt initially set a high valuation at €100 million (£85m), in part due to losing Omar Marmoush to Manchester City earlier in the year.
However, new reports from TBR Football indicate that the player’s representatives have informed interested clubs that a deal could be agreed for a lower sum, potentially below the quoted £85 million.
Despite progress in talks, no agreement has yet been reached between United and Frankfurt.
Additionally, no medical has been scheduled, and there has been no official confirmation of a transfer at this stage. Sources close to the club have emphasized that recent claims of a “done deal” are premature and not accurate at this point.
Nevertheless, this update may prompt Manchester United to accelerate discussions, especially with rival clubs monitoring the situation closely.
Should Frankfurt officially lower their asking price, a formal offer from Old Trafford could soon follow.For now, negotiations remain ongoing, with a sense of cautious optimism building inside the United camp as they look to reshape their attacking lineup.