Newly appointed Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is a huge fan of Boniface and he is said to be available £42.7million this summer. While Ekitike is two years younger and perhaps has a higher ceiling, United could save £17million and still sign a forward with a proven goalscoring record.

Manchester United are reportedly closing in on striking an agreement with Brentford over Bryan Mbeumo’s transfer.Boosting United’s goal output is believed to be United’s top transfer priority

Manchester United have held initial talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the signing of France striker Hugo Ekitike, 22, but no formal bid has been made yet. (Sky Sports) Juventus have offered Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres an £11m-a-year contract as they try to beat United and Arsenal to a deal for the 27-year-old Sweden international. (Mirror)

Manchester United will keep their target of lifting both the Premier League and Women's Super League titles in 2028 to mark the club's 150th anniversary, chief executive Omar Berrada has said.