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Hugo Ekitike ignites Arsenal transfer rumours! Eintracht Frankfurt striker posts image likening celebration vs Tottenham to legendary Thierry Henry

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<p>Ekitike has lit up the transfer rumour mill after a moment of brilliance on the pitch - and an even more telling celebration off it. The 22-year-old striker opened the scoring for Eintracht Frankfurt in their Europa League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night with a blistering strike, but it was his celebration that truly caught <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mikel-arteta-alexander-isak-alternative-arsenal-gbp60m-move-striker-competition-premier-league/blt6ab316ee18dedada#cs9da5828345c6b98d" target="_blank">the eye of Arsenal supporters. </a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>After finding the back of the net, Ekitike sprinted toward the away end filled with Spurs fans and dropped into a knee-slide, strikingly reminiscent of the celebration Arsenal icon Henry made famous in 2002 during a North London derby. That legendary image of Henry, immortalised in bronze outside the Emirates Stadium, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-transfer-advantage-arsenal-liverpool-race-frankfurt-striker-hugo-ekitike-explained/bltcd7834d4553fdfe1" target="_blank">instantly echoed in the minds of Gunners </a>supporters. Adding further fuel to the fire, Ekitike later posted an image of his celebration to his Instagram story, intensifying speculation about a potential summer move to the red half of North London. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Liverpool fans having a meltdown only for Ekitike himself to post it 😭 <a href="https://t.co/039mkkBvi6">https://t.co/039mkkBvi6</a> <a href="https://t.co/nhiAsr6hiL">pic.twitter.com/nhiAsr6hiL</a></p>— Лайк (@_Ventfull_) <a href="https://twitter.com/_Ventfull_/status/1910611531215122776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Ekitike has enjoyed a breakthrough season in Germany since joining Eintracht Frankfurt. In 41 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit, the Paris-born forward has struck 20 times, showcasing not only his scoring instincts but also his composure and technical ability in high-pressure situations. </p><p>With Arsenal expected to reinforce their frontline this summer, Ekitike’s name is quickly emerging as one to watch. The Gunners are widely believed to be in the market for a new centre-forward, and the timing of Ekitike’s gesture - intentional or not - could not have been more perfect for fans desperate for clues about the club’s transfer plans. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Ekitike’s growing stock means a move won’t come cheap. Frankfurt are believed to be holding out for a fee close to £60 million ($77.6 million) for their prized asset, with the club reportedly unwilling to part ways unless their valuation is met. </p><p>Arsenal are not the only Premier League giant monitoring the situation. Chelsea are also strongly linked with the France Under-21 international, as they continue to rebuild under Enzo Maresca. Meanwhile, both Manchester United and Liverpool are said to be keeping tabs, creating a potentially fierce bidding war should Frankfurt open the door to a sale.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

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Hugo Ekitike ignites Arsenal transfer rumours after posting image likening the celebration to legendary Thierry Henry.

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