Arsenal and Liverpool interested in signing Hugo Ekitike | OneFootball

Premier League giants Arsenal and Liverpool are both interested in signing Eintracht Frankfurt centre-forward Hugo Ekitike (22), according to Foot Mercato. Earlier today, RMC Sport previously reported that the France U21 international striker is the subject of interest from at least three Premier League sides. It appears Mikel Arteta’s Gunner and Arne Slot’s Reds are one of them.  West Ham United are thought to be the third outlet, according to Foot Mercato.

Ekitike left PSG a year ago in the 2024 winter transfer window after being frozen out by head coach Luis Enrique and Sporting director Luis Campos for refusing to be used as a makeweight in Les Parisiens‘ pursuit of Randal Kolo Muani. Ekitike eventually joined Kolo Muani’s previous club – Eintracht Frankfurt – on loan initially. After a flurry of eye-catching performances, the Bundesliga signed the Stade de Reims Academy product on a permanent deal after agreeing to a €16m fee with PSG. Ekitike is tied with Die Adler over a contract set to expire in 2029. The 22-year-old picked up where he left off and his numbers have drastically improved. He has logged 17 goals and six assists in all competitions this season.

Eintracht reportedly intend to stick with Ekitike for a further year before agreeing to part ways in exchange for an eye-watering transfer fee in 2026. Although, they may be tempted to cash in next summer as Arsenal and Liverpool are both keen to bolster their attacking options with the 22-year-old Frenchman.

GFFN | Bastien Cheval