According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Hugo Ekitike is the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues are ready to offer up to €80 million to sign the Eintracht Frankfurt striker in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the French attacking prospect is also a target for Liverpool and Manchester City.
Hugo Ekitke has transformed his stuttering career since joining Eintracht Frankfurt from Paris Saint-Germain. The Frenchman has come leaps and bounds in the last 15 months, initially joining the Bundesliga club in February 2024 before completing a permanent move in the subsequent summer transfer window.
The 22-year-old has been exceptional in the 2024/25 campaign, contributing to 34 goals in 48 appearances across all competitions. Ekitike has found the back of the net 22 times and provided 12 assists. Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe, including Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City.
It is unclear why the French striker is a target for Manchester City, considering Pep Guardiola has Omar Marmoush and Erling Haaland in his squad. Nevertheless, the Eintracht Frankfurt attacker is a target for Manchester City, and they will aim to beat the competition to his signature in the summer transfer window.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s interest in Hugo Ekitike is understandable. The Reds are scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota. So, the Eintracht Frankfurt striker has emerged as a viable target for Liverpool.
As for Chelsea, the West London club wanted to sign Victor Osimhen last summer before the deal failed to see the light of day. So, several candidates have emerged on the West London club’s radar, with Ekitike an option worth considering. Meanwhile, Chelsea will likely produce a bid worth €80 million to sign the 22-year-old Frenchman.
It is unclear if a bid worth €80 million is enough to convince the Bundesliga club to part ways with the young striker. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea can beat Liverpool and Manchester City to the French striker in the coming months.
