Photo: Manchester United is the only club that contacted Frankfurt and said it wanted to buy Ekitic

According to Biography, Manchester United is currently the only club to contact Frankfurt that they want to buy Ekitic. Liverpool and Chelsea, who were previously rumored to be interested in Ekitic, have not yet contacted Frankfurt.

Ekitic and Frankfurt's contract expired in the summer of 2029. He made 48 appearances for Frankfurt in the 24-25 season, with 22 goals and 12 assists. Frankfurt Club executive Marcus Klescher has a close relationship with Manchester United football director Christopher Vivier. The two worked together at RB Leipzig in the 2020/21 season, but Manchester United will not receive a discount. Frankfurt's price for Ekitic remains at 100 million euros.

Although Manchester United misses the European game next season, Ekitic does not rule out the possibility of transferring to Manchester United. He once said in an interview last year: "My favorite club in my childhood is Manchester United, and I have always admired this team." It is reported that Ekitic's brother and currently his agent, Bookmann is currently in communication with Manchester United executives.