Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool? Major Transfer Twist as Chelsea Pulls Back
Liverpool’s chances of signing Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike have improved, with Chelsea’s pursuit of the French forward stalling, according to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.
Though Chelsea had been front-runners, talks with Frankfurt broke down, and the club has reportedly stepped back ahead of the Club World Cup registration deadline, set for 7 p.m. tonight. No formal bid was made by the Blues.
This shift opens the door for Liverpool, who remain active in the chase and may now capitalize on Chelsea’s hesitation. Frankfurt reportedly values Ekitike at around €100 million (£84m).
While Chelsea may revisit the deal when the transfer window reopens on Monday, June 16, Liverpool could act faster—especially with new boss Arne Slot said to be eager to strengthen the attack.
With the transfer market briefly pausing before reopening, this twist gives Liverpool a renewed chance to make a bold move for the dynamic striker
