Chelsea 
- 24 May
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Arsenal transfers: Gunners battle Chelsea for Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike
Arsenal and Chelsea are majorly considering Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as an alternative to Alexander Isak, CaughtOffside can reveal.
Will Hugo Ekitiké leave E. Frankfurt and join Chelsea?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Hugo Ekitiké's transfer to Chelsea, as reports suggest a 79% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Chelsea has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Hugo Ekitiké.
- Chelsea has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Hugo Ekitiké (22).
- Chelsea has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Hugo Ekitiké.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN), David Datro Fofana)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN))
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN), David Datro Fofana)
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Key player as direct competitor (Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN), David Datro Fofana)
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Some better competitors for position (Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN), Cole Palmer)
Alternatives of Chelsea
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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80.8
80.8
|
Ollie Watkins |
 Aston Villa
|
€61.4M |
|
80.4
84.0
|
Darwin Núñez |
 Liverpool
|
€60.9M |
|
80.2
80.4
|
Dominic Solanke |
 Tottenham
|
€52.1M |
|
78.6
78.6
|
Patrik Schick |
 Bayer 04
|
€24.3M |
|
77.4
83.3
|
Loïs Openda |
 RB Leipzig
|
€59.7M |
|
77.2
77.2
|
Alexander Sørloth |
 Atlético
|
€24.1M |
|
75.8
76.0
|
Timo Werner |
Tottenham
|
€10.3M |
|
75.2
77.5
|
Victor Osimhen |
 Galatasaray
|
€66.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jorrel Hato | 20-05-2025 | Report | |
| Rafael Leão | 10-05-2025 | Report | |
| Alejandro Garnacho | 06-05-2025 | Report | |
| Arthur Avom Ebong | 05-05-2025 | Report | |
| Morgan Rogers | 29-04-2025 | Report | |
| Jamie Bynoe-Gittens | 28-04-2025 | Report | |
| Kenan Yıldız | 28-04-2025 | Report | |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 09-04-2025 | Report |
Hugo Ekitiké
F (C)
Skill: 77.3
Pot: 86.0
Team
E. Frankfurt
E. Frankfurt
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€57.7M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€52M – €63.5M
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Who is Hugo Ekitiké?
Hugo Ekitiké (FRA) is a a poacher and currently plays for E. Frankfurt. Hugo Ekitiké is 22 years old (2002/06/20) and he is 190cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 44. Hugo Ekitiké has also been used as a mobile striker, a shadow striker and as a target man.
Hugo Ekitiké's current transfer value is between €52M and €63.5M. His last transfer was from PSG to E. Frankfurt in 2024. E. Frankfurt paid PSG €16.5M for Hugo Ekitiké.
Hugo Ekitiké latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
