Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt is appreciated by Arsenal and Chelsea forward of the summer season switch window (Photograph by Alex Grimm/Getty Pictures)
Arsenal and Chelsea are majorly contemplating Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as an alternative choice to Alexander Isak for the forthcoming summer season switch window, CaughtOffside can reveal.
The Frenchman is seen as a less expensive choice to the Newcastle hitman, who shouldn’t be 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 among the gamers on the market, such because the aforementioned Isak, and Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig.
Nevertheless, we perceive that Frankfurt are hoping to maintain Ekitike for subsequent season not less than.
The membership has a robust monitor file of promoting strikers for hefty charges, with Omar Marmoush the most recent title added to that record following his £59 million to Manchester Metropolis. Certainly, Frankfurt imagine Ekitike may very well be the subsequent in line, although they aren’t in a rush to see him depart.
What has been mentioned about Hugo Ekitike not too long ago?
The membership’s sporting director Markus Krosche mentioned not too long ago of Ekitike’s progress: “We’re very pleased with Hugo’s growth. He matches in rather well with us and has made nice progress in only one yr. He already has an distinctive scoring charge. He has the potential to develop into an absolute high striker in Europe.
“He nonetheless has to work on his dedication, 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 season, along 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.
