Liverpool Favored Over Chelsea in Race to Sign High-Performing Striker
Liverpool currently appear to be in a stronger position than Chelsea to land one of Europe’s standout forwards this summer.
The player in question is Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt, who has had an outstanding season with 22 goals and 11 assists across all competitions. Reports suggest he will command a significant transfer fee due to his performances.
According to journalist Simon Phillips, while Chelsea are also tracking Ekitike along with other attacking options like Liam Delap, Liverpool are seen as the more likely destination for the French striker right now — great news for Reds fans.
Why Ekitike Fits Liverpool and Chelsea
Although Ekitike struggled during his stint at Paris Saint-Germain, he has rediscovered his form in the Bundesliga, making him a prime target for a Premier League move.
For Liverpool, he could offer an upgrade over Darwin Nunez, while Chelsea might consider him a more consistent option than Nicolas Jackson.
Liverpool’s Promising Summer Transfer Window
Should Liverpool secure Ekitike’s signing, it would mark a strong start to their summer business. Even with the possibility of Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving on a free, Jeremie Frimpong is expected to join as his replacement, and Milos Kerkez is reportedly also on the radar.
Both full-backs could significantly boost Liverpool’s defense, while Ekitike would add much-needed firepower up front, easing the goal-scoring burden on Mohamed Salah.
