By Sportsphere24 Updates
Hugo Ekitike, the rising French striker sensation at Eintracht Frankfurt, is once again making waves across Europe. Teams like Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Newcastle are all circling — and for good reason.
🇫🇷 From Reims to Frankfurt: A Journey in the Spotlight
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Born: June 20, 2002, in Reims, France — of Cameroonian and French descent.
Burst onto the scene with Reims, scoring 10 goals in 24 Ligue 1 matches, earning a loan to PSG .
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Loaned to PSG in 2022‑23, bought permanently for ~€35M — but saw limited action behind Mbappé and co .
🔝 Eintracht Frankfurt Success: 2024–25 Breakthrough
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Loaned to Eintracht Frankfurt in Feb 2024; made the move permanent in April (€16.5M) .Shone in his first full Bundesliga season: 33 goals + 15 goals, 9 assists across competitions, included Europa League brilliance vs Tottenham .
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Selected in the Bundesliga Team of the Season 2024–25 .
🔄 Premier League Pursuit: Multiple Clubs Interested
🚨 Manchester United & Arsenal
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Manchester United have formally contacted Frankfurt about a possible £85M (€100M) transfer — they aim to bolster their forward line after bringing in Cunha.
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Arsenal held “preliminary talks” to secure Ekitike for around €72M (£60M) this summer.
🔁 Liverpool & Chelsea
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Liverpool remain strongly interested, viewing Ekitike as a more composed alternative to Núñez, but will face price competition .
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Chelsea stepped up negotiations too, though Frankfurt’s €100M sell price could be a deterrent .
🔍 Newcastle, West Ham & Others
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Newcastle reignited interest, especially if Alexander Isak departs.
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West Ham previously showed interest during his PSG days; they remain possible suitors .
💰 Spotlights & Transfer Fee Breakdown
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Eintracht's asking price: ~€80–100M, given Ekitike's contract until 2029.
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Premier League clubs’ offers:
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Arsenal: ~€72M
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Man Utd: £85M talks
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| Hugo Ekitike celebrates after scoring for Eintracht Frankfurt – The 22-year-old French striker has drawn attention from Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool with his breakout Bundesliga season. |
📈 Why Focus on Ekitike?
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Versatility & productivity: A reliable finisher and creator; managed 19 goals & 8 assists in Bundesliga.
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Technical Skills: Agile movement, strong hold-up play, and clinical long-range finishes — like his stunner against Tottenham.
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Growth trajectory: At just 22, already a key figure in Europe’s elite competitions.
📝 Summary – What Sportsphere24 Updates Is Watching
Hugo Ekitike isn’t just a hot prospect — he’s a proven performer. With Eintracht Frankfurt’s €100M valuation, only a few Premier League giants can realistically land him. But whichever club meets that mark is getting a striker with world-class potential.
❓ Your Take?
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Which club should win the race for Ekitike?
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Will his transfer break Premier League records?
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Can he replicate his Bundesliga form in England?
Let us know in the comments or on Twitter @Sportsphere24 — Hugo’s journey is just heating up!