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Liverpool in talks to sign €100 million Hugo Ekitike ahead of Chelsea with Arne Slot a keen admirer of Eintracht Frankfurt striker

<p>Per Sky Sports' <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1927636309746602399" target="_blank"><em>Florian Plettenberg</em></a>, Liverpool have now emerged as <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-battle-chelsea-for-frankfurt-s-hugo-ekitike-dealt-blow-alexander-isak-transfer-pursuit/bltdf78db476eab951d" target="_blank">serious contenders to sign French forward Ekitike</a> from Eintracht Frankfurt. The Reds have held talks with the Bundesliga side and are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-striker-blues-talks-move-eur100m-hugo-ekitike-frankfurt-shortlist/blt65f55f660a348571#cs744e1c8a41fb0001" target="_blank">ready to challenge Chelsea in the transfer race</a>. The report adds that Frankfurt are yet to receive a formal offer for the striker, but they are sticking to their demand of a €100 million (£84m/$113m) fee.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Ekitike enjoyed tremendous success in the 2024-25 campaign in Germany as he scored 22 goals and provided eight assists in 48 matches across all competitions and played a crucial role in Frankfurt finishing third in the Bundesliga and securing a Champions League berth. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Both Arne Slot and CEO Michael Edwards are known to be admirers of the former Paris Saint-Germain striker, but the Merseyside club will face stiff competition from Chelsea, who are also in the market in search of a quality No.9.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>While talks are ongoing over Ekitike's move, the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-lodge-bid-100m-florian-wirtz-transfer-for-bayer-leverkusen-sensation/bltab6ebdfd361caa8b" target="_blank">English champions are prioritising the transfer of Florian Wirtz</a>. The German midfielder has already accepted personal terms, and it is up to Bayer Leverkusen now to reach an agreement with the Reds. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

Liverpool in talks to sign €100 million Hugo Ekitike ahead of Chelsea with Arne Slot a keen admirer of Eintracht Frankfurt striker  | Goal.com

Liverpool have reportedly initiated talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the transfer of Hugo Ekitike this summer. 