Manchester United have made an initial approach to find out what plans Reims striker Hugo Ekitike has for next season, according to a report.

United are after a striker this summer as they look to refresh their ranks up front. Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Odion Ighalo are their three previous signings in that area, with all 30 or above when they joined.

While Cavani, 35, has dropped off this season due to injury, 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong. Nevertheless, Cavani is leaving this summer and Ronaldo is moving closer to his career’s end.

As a result, interim Man Utd boss Ralf Rangnick recently called on the club to sign two “modern strikers”.

And according to ESPN, Reims’ France Under-20 international Ekitike is now on United’s radar. Indeed, club chiefs have approached the 19-year-old’s representatives.

While a potential deal remains in its infancy after the first enquiry, United – alongside the other clubs showing interest in him – believe Ekitike has ‘huge potential’.

However, Reims president Jean-Pierre Caillot said recently that Ekitike is “probably going to leave” in this summer’s transfer window. ESPN adds that he will be available for €15million (£13million).

Ekitike is still out with a hamstring injury he suffered in February. Overall this season, he has scored 10 goals in 24 games.