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Paris Saint-Germain are closely watching Hugo Ekitike’s potential move to Eintracht Frankfurt, with a 20 percent sell-on clause in place that could give them a nice financial bump if the transfer goes through.

Newcastle are still interested in Ekitike as a possible replacement for Alexander Isak. They had him on their radar during his time in Paris, and according to CaughtOffside, another Premier League club is also showing interest in the 22-year-old.

Manchester United are reportedly in the mix too. Football Insider says United have been monitoring Ekitike’s progress in Frankfurt as they continue to scout options for a new No. 9 ahead of the summer transfer window.

Are Chelsea looking to gain an edge for Hugo Ekitike?

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Chelsea insider Simon Phillips reports that the Blues have spoken with the representatives of Fulham strikers Rodrigo Muniz and Ekitike.

Meanwhile, Liverpool’s interest in Ekitike is heating up. With their hopes of landing top target Alexander Isak fading, the Reds are now eyeing the 6-foot-3 forward as a serious option.

Per the Daily Mail’s Lewis Steele, Ekitike has emerged as the player Liverpool are “most interested in” going into the summer transfer window.

According to a recent report from CaughtOffside, Manchester United are keeping a close eye on Ekitike as they look to bolster their attacking options. Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly put an €80 million price tag on the French striker, with Arsenal also considering a potential move.