Chelsea have reportedly held switch talks in latest days as they proceed to pursue a possible deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.
The gifted younger Frenchman has shone within the Bundesliga and appears like he may earn himself a giant transfer very quickly.
Nevertheless, for now there hasn’t precisely been a lot progress on a possible transfer to Chelsea, in line with RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins.
Posting on X, previously Twitter, this night, Hawkins says Chelsea haven’t but damaged off contacts over Ekitike, however for now there’s not been a lot in the best way of progress as a result of his €100m asking worth…
Hawkins mentioned: “Chelsea are nonetheless contemplating signing Hugo Ekitike this summer time and negotiations ongoing with participant’s camp. A gathering befell between the 2 events in latest days. Contact has subsequently not been damaged off, despite the fact that the deal has not progressed. Frankfurt nonetheless asking €100m for the French striker.”
Hugo Ekitike could possibly be an outstanding signing for Chelsea
Chelsea’s curiosity in Ekitike is one thing we’ve reported about earlier than, with the Blues eager on the 22-year-old to provide them some tactical flexibility.
Though Ekitike primarily operates as a central striker, the identical as new CFC signing Liam Delap, he may play to good impact on the left of a entrance three.
Ekitike may additionally do effectively for Arsenal and different high golf equipment after the excellent type he’s proven in latest occasions, but it surely appears Chelsea’s curiosity is the strongest.
Chelsea chasing Ekitike and Gittens
Chelsea have spent huge beneath these present homeowners, and it seems to be like we are able to anticipate extra of the identical this summer time.
Delap has already joined, and Hawkins has additionally reported on the west London giants concentrating on a transfer for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens…
Gittens and Ekitike could possibly be splendid signings to strengthen this Chelsea facet, with upgrades wanted on attacking gamers like Nicolas Jackson, Pedro Neto and Joao Felix.
