According to German Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, Manchester United joins the Ekitic battle.

Florian Plettenberg wrote on social media: "Exclusive: Manchester United has now officially joined the Ekitic battle! In the last 48 hours, Manchester United contacted Frankfurt, expressed interest in the players, and asked for all relevant information."

"Liverpool and Chelsea are still competing, and now Manchester United joins in. Frankfurt asking price: 100 million euros."