Arsenal are closely monitoring Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as their hunt for a new centre-forward continues this summer.
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The Gunners remain interested in Viktor Gyökeres, Benjamin Šeško, and Ollie Watkins, but transfer complications are pushing them to consider new alternatives.
According to Bild, Ekitike is now under “serious consideration,” especially if primary targets become unavailable or negotiations continue to stall.
Ekitike impressed last season with 22 goals and 12 assists, attracting interest from Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Manchester United.
Frankfurt are reportedly demanding over €100 million for the 23-year-old Frenchman, citing his breakout Bundesliga performances and rising reputation.
Arsenal admire Ekitike’s style of play—his pace, close control, and ability to operate as a lone or secondary striker.
Mikel Arteta values his intelligent movement, technical ability, and pressing, which could complement Arsenal’s current attacking setup.
Despite the appeal, Arsenal are cautious about committing a significant budget to one player given other positional needs this summer.
Unless Frankfurt lower their asking price or Arsenal offload players, a deal may hinge on flexibility in structuring payments, reports EPL Index.
Still, Ekitike is firmly on Arsenal’s radar, and with pre-season approaching, decisions will need to be made soon.
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