Blues Accelerate Striker Pursuit as Rivals’ Attacking Woes Leave Them Playing Catch-Up
Chelsea are stealing a march on Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool in the battle for Eintracht Frankfurt’s in-demand striker Hugo Ekitike, with reports indicating the West London club has intensified efforts to secure the French forward’s signature.
According to L’Equipe, the 23-year-old marksman – who bagged 15 goals and 8 assists in just 33 Bundesliga appearances last season – has become a prime target for the Blues’ summer rebuild. While his back injury rules him out of the Under-21 Euros, it won’t delay any potential move to Stamford Bridge.
The development comes as both Arsenal and Liverpool face glaring deficiencies up front. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was recently forced to deploy midfielders as makeshift strikers during an injury crisis, while Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez continues to frustrate despite their league triumph.
For Chelsea, Ekitike could form part of a new-look attack alongside incoming Ipswich prospect Liam Delap, offering more reliable firepower alongside Nicolas Jackson’s inconsistent output. The potential coup comes fresh off their Conference League triumph, signaling the club’s ambition to build on their late-season surge into Champions League qualification.
As the transfer window heats up, Chelsea’s proactive approach may leave their top-four rivals scrambling for alternative targets in what’s shaping up to be a pivotal summer for all three clubs.
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