Chelsea have reportedly held switch talks in current 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 might earn himself a giant transfer very quickly.
Nonetheless, 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 way in which of progress on account of his €100m asking value…
Hawkins stated: “Chelsea are nonetheless contemplating signing Hugo Ekitike this summer season and negotiations ongoing with participant’s camp. A gathering occurred between the 2 events in current days. Contact has subsequently not been damaged off, regardless that the deal has not progressed. Frankfurt nonetheless asking €100m for the French striker.”
Hugo Ekitike could possibly be an excellent 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 offer them some tactical flexibility.
Though Ekitike primarily operates as a central striker, the identical as new CFC signing Liam Delap, he can even play to good impact on the left of a entrance three.
Ekitike might additionally do nicely for Arsenal and different high golf equipment after the excellent type he’s proven in current instances, but it surely appears Chelsea’s curiosity is the strongest.
Chelsea chasing Ekitike and Gittens
Chelsea have spent large underneath these present house owners, and it seems to be like we will count on extra of the identical this summer season.
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 perfect signings to strengthen this Chelsea aspect, with upgrades wanted on attacking gamers like Nicolas Jackson, Pedro Neto and Joao Felix.
