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,

Manchester United have held initial talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the signing of France striker Hugo Ekitike, 22, but no formal bid has been made yet. (Sky Sports) Juventus have offered Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres an £11m-a-year contract as they try to beat United and Arsenal to a deal for the 27-year-old Sweden international. (Mirror)