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Liverpool stay firmly within the race for Hugo Ekitike, with contemporary competitors rising from Manchester United and Chelsea, in keeping with a brand new report from Sky Sports activities Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg.
The 22-year-old ahead, who registered 22 objectives and 12 assists for Eintracht Frankfurt final season, is attracting severe consideration throughout Europe following a breakout Bundesliga marketing campaign.
“Manchester United additionally made contact with the administration of Hugo Ekitike over the weekend and have expressed concrete curiosity!” wrote Plettenberg on X, confirming that Liverpool and Chelsea are nonetheless within the race.
Ekitike’s profile as a cellular No.9 has seen him linked to us as a potential long-term possibility in assault.
Ben Jacobs beforehand named the Frenchman as one among 4 potential successors to Darwin Nunez, alongside Alexander Isak, Joao Pedro and Benjamin Sesko.
The Uruguayan’s future stays unsure, with a number of reviews linking him with a swap to Saudi Arabia after a irritating marketing campaign.
Liverpool curiosity confirmed in Ekitike after prolific season
Christian Falk additionally lately confirmed Liverpool’s curiosity in Ekitike, which means this isn’t simply hypothesis – our recruitment workforce are clearly monitoring the Frankfurt striker intently.
His 34 objective contributions final season, which helped Eintracht end third within the Bundesliga, recommend he’s extra than simply potential.
Having signed for Frankfurt from PSG through the 2023/24 winter window, the French ahead has shortly established himself as some of the thrilling younger strikers in Europe.
A transfer to Anfield wouldn’t be simple, although.
With United now in direct contact with the participant’s administration and Eintracht Frankfurt, Liverpool could have to maneuver quick to keep away from being left behind.
This case may additionally affect potential exits. A transfer for Hugo Ekitike could deliver Nunez’s Liverpool future to a head, significantly if a big-money bid arrives from Saudi Arabia.
If a deal progresses additional, Ekitike would be part of Jeremie Frimpong and Armin Pecsi as new additions to our squad below Slot this summer season – with Florian Wirtz anticipated quickly too.
You possibly can view the Ekitike replace by way of @Plettigoal on X:
🚨📞 BREAKING | Manchester United additionally made contact with the administration of Hugo #Ekitike over the weekend and have expressed concrete curiosity!
Man United are actually involved with Eintracht Frankfurt and Ekitike. No determination has been made but. Liverpool and Chelsea are nonetheless in… pic.twitter.com/WevOhuc4eJ
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 15, 2025
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