Manchester United has been linked with a transfer for Reims forward Hugo Ekitike, according to many sources, and the club is expected to make a move following Ten Hag's arrival.Hugo Ekitike, a promising young French attacker, is reportedly being watched by Manchester United as they prepare for a significant squad makeover in the summer. According to ESPN, Erik ten Hag will have the last say on whatever targets the team pursues, and Ekitike is one of the players he's most interested in.
The Reds will be looking for at least one new striker, and Ekitike's talent, along with his rumoured transfer worth of as little as £13 million, makes him a very enticing proposition for United. However, they may face heavy competition for his signature, with Arsenal and Newcastle among the Premier League clubs rumored to be scouting the teenager.After a spectacular season for Ligue 1 side Reims in which he scored nine league goals in only 21 games, it's easy to see why he's garnering so much attention.Ekitike's profile is one of a kind. He is 6ft2in tall, making him a clear threat in the air and an excellent target man. Despite his stature, his ability to play with the ball at his feet should not be overlooked.
The right-footed kid is a skilled dribbler who would frequently drop into deeper left-hand areas to receive the ball before turning and driving at a defender. This season, he's averaged over five dribbles per 90 minutes, with a success percentage of over 50%. To put that in perspective, Jadon Sancho has averaged 4.81 per 90 minutes this season at United, with a 50% success rate.As a result, in comparison to strikers leading the line at other bigger clubs, their attackers aren't normally faced with as many shooting opportunities.
According to Wyscout, Ekitike has only had 27 shots on goal this season, thus his nine goals represent a remarkable goal conversion rate. In fact, Ekitike's conversion percentage of 33.33 percent is seventh among all players from Europe's top five leagues who have scored five or more non-penalty league goals this season, surpassing elite strikers like Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski.
Ekitike is establishing himself as one of Europe's most exciting young forwards, despite the fact that his senior career is only in its early stages.
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