Eintracht Frankfurt's board spokesman, Axel Hellmann, hinted striker Hugo Ekitike could transfer to Real Madrid, creating challenges for Arsenal and Liverpool. Ekitike has excelled in the Bundesliga after a stint at Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 22 goals this season, including 15 in the league. While clubs such as Manchester United and Newcastle are interested, Frankfurt demands around â¬100 million. Hellmann recognizes Ekitikeâs potential and states that there might be options outside the Premier League for the young forward, suggesting interest from clubs in southern Europe as well.
Frankfurt chief Hellmann is seemingly resigned to losing another prolific goalscorer at the end of the season, recently telling Jan Age Fjortoft: "I would love for him to play for us for the next ten years. But we're all realistic."
Ekitike has been in dazzling form... scoring just minutes into their Europa League quarter-final tie, and several other Premier League clubs would have been keeping a close eye on his performances.
Ekitike has thrived in the Bundesliga this season after failing to make the grade at Paris Saint-Germain. He's only 22 years old and has a great future ahead of him.
Clubs a little further south in Europe may be interested, as Hellmann noted, which hints at possible options beyond the Premier League for Ekitike.
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