Manchester United Plot Swap Deal to Lower €100M for Liverpool Target With PSG Clause | OneFootball

Chelsea and Manchester United are keeping a close eye on Hugo Ekitiké’s situation, and PSG could be in line for a financial boost if a deal happens.

The 22-year-old striker is expected to leave Eintracht Frankfurt in the near future, and PSG would receive 20 percent of any transfer fee thanks to a sell-on clause. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Chelsea remain interested in bringing in Ekitiké.

“Hugo Ekitiké is really appreciated by Chelsea, he’s a player they really like, but at the moment the negotiation is not closed at all because Chelsea were asking for information to Eintracht Frankfurt about the player and their answer was that his asking price is €100m,” Romano noted.

“So, that is the price tag from Eintracht, and at the moment that’s too expensive for Chelsea. Let’s see if the price changes or if Chelsea will decide to change their strategies later in the market.”

Manchester United look at swap deal for former PSG ace

Alex Grimm/Getty Images

CaughtOffside reported Tuesday that Manchester United have not yet opened formal talks with Eintracht Frankfurt for French striker Hugo Ekitiké, but the club is aware of his €100 million price tag.

That valuation is seen as a significant hurdle, and United are reportedly exploring ways to lower the fee. A potential swap deal hasn’t been ruled out, with Rasmus Hojlund or Joshua Zirkzee possibly being included as part of a package for Ekitiké.

Chelsea and Liverpool are also said to be interested, though no negotiations with any club have progressed beyond the early stages.

Nonetheless, for PSG’s sake, it’s in their best interest for Eintracht Frankfurt to accept the highest amount possible to get a significant chunk in return due to the sell-on clause.