Liverpool, Chelsea Compete for €100m Eintracht Frankfurt Striker Ekitike

Liverpool is actively pursuing Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as part of its transfer strategy to strengthen the squad. The 22-year-old French forward, who scored 22 goals in 48 appearances last season, has attracted interest from Liverpool manager Arne Slot and sporting director Michael Edwards, though the club faces competition from Chelsea. Eintracht Frankfurt has set a high valuation of around €100 million (£84 million) for Ekitike, signaling they are in no hurry to sell despite his market value being considerably lower. Liverpool’s pursuit of Ekitike follows their acquisitions of other Bundesliga talents such as Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, indicating a clear focus on the German league. The potential departure of Darwin Nunez, who has struggled for form and is rumored to be moving to the Saudi Pro League, may free up funds for the deal. Overall, Liverpool aims to reinforce their attacking lineup ahead of the next season by securing a high-profile striker.