According to German Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, Manchester United hopes to sign Ekitic.
Florian Plettenberg wrote on social media: "Although there is already Cunnia, Manchester United still wants to sign Ekitic because they are still looking for a suitable No. 9 player."
"Liverpool is still competing with all its strength and Chelsea is also trying to sign the player. At present, Manchester United has not reached any agreement or made any decision on signing Ekitic, but as previously reported, negotiations between Manchester United and Frankfurt began last week."