Juventus are reportedly taken with Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike who has been firing on all cylinders this season.
The 22-year-old is a pure centre-forward with an imposing bodily presence and one eye on aim. He began his profession at Stade Reims, climbing his approach up the membership’s ranks to change into a first-team common.
The striker ultimately caught the eye of Paris Saint-Germain who splashed the money to signal him in 2023. Nonetheless, the younger bomber couldn’t discover sufficient house within the French capital amidst the sturdy competitors for beginning spots. Therefore, he was despatched on mortgage to Frankfurt in February 2024, earlier than making his transfer everlasting final summer season.
Ekitike has now emerged as one of many most interesting attackers within the Bundesliga, as illustrated by the 19 targets and eight assists he amassed in his 39 appearances throughout all competitions this season.
Therefore, regardless of being tied to the German membership with a contract lasting till June 2029, the Frenchman may not linger in Frankfurt for too lengthy, as greener pastures are looming on the horizon.
In current weeks, the younger striker has been closely linked with a transfer to Manchester United who’re eager to signal a top-notch ahead in the summertime.
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However, Sky Sport DE journalist Florian Plettenberg reveals that the Purple Devils aren’t alone within the race, as they might face acquainted competitors from Liverpool and Arsenal, in addition to Juventus who’ve ‘registered their curiosity’ within the participant.
“Eintracht Frankfurt are conscious that Manchester United are severely contemplating Hugo Ekitike as a possible switch goal for the upcoming summer season,” posted the German switch market skilled on his X account.
“Arsenal (Isak stays the No. 1 goal), Liverpool, and Juventus have additionally registered their curiosity. Eintracht firmly anticipate his departure, as reported. #SGE are demanding €80m.”
The Bianconeri might be set to half methods with Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik in the summertime, they usually don’t have an choice to purchase Randal Kolo Muani, so a full makeover might be required upfront.
Nonetheless, Ekitike’s reported asking worth (80 million euros) may rule them out of this specific race.