Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt is appreciated by Arsenal and Chelsea forward of the summer time switch window (Picture by Alex Grimm/Getty Photos)
Arsenal and Chelsea are majorly contemplating Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as a substitute for Alexander Isak for the forthcoming summer time switch window, CaughtOffside can reveal.
The Frenchman is seen as a less expensive choice to the Newcastle hitman, who will not be anticipated to depart Newcastle United ought to the membership obtain a Champions League spot this season.
The Gunners are looking out for an elite signing for the No.9 place and, just like the Blues, they consider {that a} deal for Frankfurt could possibly be a less expensive different than among the gamers on the market, such because the aforementioned Isak, and Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig.
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Nonetheless, we perceive that Frankfurt are hoping to maintain Ekitike for subsequent season at the very least.
The membership has a robust monitor file of promoting strikers for hefty charges, with Omar Marmoush the most recent identify added to that listing following his £59 million to Manchester Metropolis. Certainly, Frankfurt consider Ekitike could possibly be the following in line, although they aren’t in a rush to see him depart.
What has been mentioned about Hugo Ekitike lately?
The membership’s sporting director Markus Krosche mentioned lately of Ekitike’s progress: “We’re very proud of Hugo’s growth. He suits in very well with us and has made nice progress in only one 12 months. He already has an distinctive scoring charge. He has the potential to turn into an absolute prime striker in Europe.
“He nonetheless has to work on his willpower, generally he’s too playful. We additionally nonetheless have points when defending the ball. However he’s heading in the right direction.”
Frankfurt plans to maintain Ekitike at Deutsche Financial institution Park previous the summer time, together with his contract operating till 2029. It’s thought that to see him go away earlier than then, the Bundesliga outfit would ask for a flat charge of £60 million – however add-ons.
