"The feeling in the industry..." - Fabrizio Romano shares big Hugo Ekitike transfer update today

contact already being established by several clubs in the race for his signature- and having seen Arsenal, Liverpool and United linked, the trio could make a move for him. The journalist wrote in his newsletter:

"I expect Ekitike to play in Premier League next season, I said that 10 days ago and keep insisting as this is the feeling in the industry. There are contacts already but from several clubs, too early to indicate a favourite."

To prove he can cut his teeth in the Premier League, Ekitike scored a hat-trick against England's under-21 outfit over the international break, against a defence which featured the likes of Rico Lewis and Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

It was a superb audition from the Reims-born star, and if he does move to Liverpool, Arsenal or United, he could offer quality and potential in the Premier League.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Hugo Ekitike has five goals in five games for France's under-21 side.

Arsenal are in desperate need of a striker, albeit they could opt for someone with more experience amid their hopes of winning the Premier League title. Liverpool need more firepower, in which Ekitike could replace one of Darwin Nunez or Diogo Jota in Arne Slot's plans - whilst United have struggled for goals throughout the campaign, and any new talisman coming into their ranks could be the difference between the bottom half and securing European football.