Hugo Ekitike is a man of question after a stunning season for goal for Eintracht Frankfurt, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal all linked to a movement for the rush hour
Liverpool is said to be interested in Hugo Ekitike van Eintracht Frankfurt, which is supplied with a substantial price tag of £ 84 million. But according to a Champions League icon, the striker is worth it because he is a mix between Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
The young attacker has become the conversation of the Premier League, so that the interest of not only Liverpool but also London arouses heavyweights Chelsea and Arsenal. The blues of Enzo Maresca, fresh from their UEFA Conference League win on Wednesday, are tipped as front runners for the services of Ekitike, with Frankfurt Holding Firm for a fee of £ 84 million.
This season, the 22-year-old has impressed fans, packs 22 goals and provided 12 assists in all competitions. Frankfurt's recent clinching from Champions League football, after having plagued 3-1 against SC Freiburg in their last Bundesliga match, could contribute to the allure of his current club to keep him in the neighborhood.
The impressive track record of Liverpool, including their latest Premier League crown and strong European versions, can wave Ekitike to Anfield if they pay the asking price of Frankfurt. Former Real Madrid and Inter Milan star Wesley Sneijder could not hide his admiration for the European League of the young striker this season with Frankfurt.
After beating Ajax 2-1 in the competition, Sneijder drew parallels between Ekitike and some of the most dazzling talents in football. He said: “I might say something very crazy, but I will still say: I think he is a mix between Neymar and Mbappé. I sincerely think so.
“He has the grace of Neymar, but also the movements of Mbappé. To accelerate suddenly, that is something that Mbappé also has. And he is only 22 years old. There is really a lot of potential in this boy.”
Now that Liverpool firmly secures their place in the Champions League, speculation is a lot about whether Ekitike will lead their attack on Anfield, although the future of the Frankfurt Forward remains unclear.
After the European qualification of Frankfurt was confirmed, Ekitike fans teased with a cryptic post on Instagram. He said, “Yes, you can write that in the books. We are going to Champions League.”
Whether he will be part of the Frankfurt campaign in the prestigious tournament can still be seen. The 2025/26 season is only the third opportunity that the German club has adorned the Champions League.
Their history in the competition dates from a final defeat of 1960 against Real Madrid in Hampden Park, and a more recent Last-16 Exit by Napoli in the 2022/23 season, where they were released on a 5-0 total score.
The Instagram Post from Ekitike does not shed light on its plans for the coming year, although Liverpool supporters hope that the prospect of trophies and triumph in Anfield would be sufficient to convince every player to make the switch to England this summer.