Chelsea have set their sights on Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike, launching a £67 million bid to land the 22-year-old French striker whose stunning resurgence in the Bundesliga has reignited his status as one of Europe’s most exciting young forwards.
Once a struggling prospect at PSG, Ekitike has silenced his critics with 22 goals and 12 assists this season, leading Frankfurt to Champions League qualification and putting top clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City on red alert.
> Chelsea’s pitch? A chance to become the face of a young, dynamic project under Enzo Maresca, with Champions League football and a guaranteed push for domestic dominance.
While Frankfurt are holding out for £84–100 million, Chelsea are pushing hard, driven by their need to upgrade the No. 9 position. Nicolas Jackson’s form has been solid, but injuries to key attackers like Nkunku have left Maresca hungry for more firepower.
PSG will also profit, thanks to a 20% sell-on clause, potentially netting millions should the transfer go through.
However, competition is fierce:
Liverpool remain long-time admirers and may yet pounce.
Arsenal and City are circling, with City’s new sporting director Hugo Viana initiating talks.
Former stars like Emmanuel Petit remain cautious, warning of the pressure Chelsea brings.
But in Ekitike, Chelsea may see a perfect balance: Premier League-ready physique, clinical form, and a hunger to prove himself at the top level.
This is no longer a rumor — the transfer saga is alive. Chelsea are in deep. The question is: can they beat the pack and convince Ekitike to lead their fro
ntline into a new era?
