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Chelsea are wasting no time in adding to their attacking options this off-season. The Blues have agreed a £30m deal with Ipswich Town for one-time Liverpool target Liam Delap but it doesn’t appear they will stop there.

Enzo Maresca’s side struggled for a consistent centre-forward all season long - with neither Christopher Nkunku nor Nicolas Jackson convincing.

And now they plan to upgrade their options even further through the acquisition of Hugo Ekitike. Of course, Liverpool are also reported to be interested in Ekitike.

The Eintracht Frankfurt frontman, 22, is available this summer but his side are seeking €100m before considering a sale. Such a price is unlikely to be met by the Reds - unless they manage to recoup plenty of money in sales.

Chelsea move into the lead for Ekitike

That’s according to a new report in Caught Offside - which claims Chelsea have overtaken Arne Slot’s side for the Frenchman.

“Liverpool want to strengthen up front as well this summer, with Darwin Nunez’s future in serious doubt, but Ekitike won’t come cheap at around €100m,” the report reads.

“Chelsea are currently felt to be leading the race for Ekitike’s signature, but Liverpool could also get involved if they are able to make player sales to help fund the move.”

Chelsea moving into the lead for Ekitike could have BIG ramifications for the Reds.

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