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Ekitike on the Liverpool radar

One other name in the frame is Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike. The 22-year-old is set to be sold by his club this summer following a breakout campaign in which he hit 15 league goals.

Frankfurt could demand as much as €100m for the Frenchman, who has re-aligned his career in the Bundesliga after a forgettable spell at Paris Saint-Germain.

Liverpool are not the only team interested in Ekitike, who has a contract at the Waldstadion until 2029. It’s been claimed that Chelsea have their eyes on the France under-21 international as competition heats up for his signature.

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Chelsea ready to concede Ekitike to Liverpool

Happily for Liverpool, it’s been claimed by Chelsea journalist Si Phillips that despite the Blues’ interest Liverpool remain front-runners for his signature.

Liverpool have had Ekitike on the radar since his days as a teenager with Reims and the club would surely be a better option for this elite forward.

Having scored 22 goals and adding 12 assists in all competitions this season, Ekitike now looks set for the next step.

A tall, elegant centre-forward, Ekitike is also capable of drifting wide and using his dribbling skills. Given his age and potential, it’s no wonder Reds’ recruiters have got him on the radar.