Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt is preferred 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 just isn’t anticipated to go away 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 imagine {that a} deal for Frankfurt may very well be a less expensive different than a few of 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 least.
The membership has a robust monitor report of promoting strikers for hefty charges, with Omar Marmoush the newest title added to that listing following his £59 million to Manchester Metropolis. Certainly, Frankfurt imagine Ekitike may very well be the subsequent in line, although they don’t seem to be in a rush to see him depart.
What has been stated about Hugo Ekitike just lately?
The membership’s sporting director Markus Krosche stated just lately of Ekitike’s progress: “We’re very pleased with Hugo’s growth. He suits in very well with us and has made nice progress in only one yr. He already has an distinctive scoring charge. He has the potential to grow to be an absolute prime striker in Europe.
“He nonetheless has to work on his willpower, typically 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 working till 2029. It’s thought that to see him depart earlier than then, the Bundesliga outfit would ask for a flat price of £60 million – however add-ons.
