Eintracht Frankfurt are anticipating offers for €100m-rated Hugo Ekitike, amid interest from a number of Premier League clubs.

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• Newcastle, Liverpool and United all interested
• Frankfurt want to retain the player
• €100m-rated striker 22 goals last season

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  reports that Frankfurt are preparing to field offers from English clubs ahead of the new season. Newcastle, Liverpool and Manchester United are all believed to be admirers of the 23-year-old. Meanwhile, Chelsea's interest has likely cooled following their £60m ($81m) deal for Joao Pedro.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Die Adler would like to hold onto their superstar striker, as they prepare for Champions League football in the 2025-26 season. The €100m (£86m/$117m) price tag may require chasing clubs to shift players off of their balance sheets before they can mount a serious test of Frankfurt's resolve.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  Ekitike enjoyed a fine season in 2024-25. The 23-year-old notched 22 goals and 12 assists in all competitions last term, coming to the fore after Frankfurt sold Omar Marmoush to Manchester City in January.

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• WHAT NEXT FOR EKITIKE?

  It is a matter of time before Ekitike leaves Germany for one of Europe's top clubs, but Frankfurt are not under massive pressure to sell. With a Champions League campaign to prepare for, and no official bids being lodged, the young Frenchman could well still be at his current club come the start of the season.

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