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 opened discussions about what it would take to recruit Hugo Ekitike even though there are internal doubts over him