Momentum is building for Hugo Ekitiké's transfer to Chelsea, as reports suggest a 76% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few direct competitors for position (Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN), David Datro Fofana)
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN))
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN), David Datro Fofana)
Key player as direct competitor (Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN), David Datro Fofana)
Some better competitors for position (Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN), Cole Palmer)
Arsenal and Chelsea are majorly considering Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as an alternative to Alexander Isak, CaughtOffside can reveal.
| 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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81.8
90.0
|
Rodrygo |
 Real Madrid
|
€98.1M |
|
81.6
88.7
|
Charles De Ketelaere |
 Atalanta
|
€45.6M |
|
81.5
88.8
|
Vinícius Júnior |
Real Madrid
|
€117.3M |
|
80.5
84.0
|
Darwin Núñez |
 Liverpool
|
€60.9M |
|
79.4
81.4
|
Omar Marmoush |
 Man City
|
€75.6M |
|
79.2
79.4
|
Marcus Rashford |
 Aston Villa
|
€53.6M |
|
78.9
78.9
|
Patrik Schick |
 Bayer 04
|
€24.3M |
|
77.4
83.1
|
Loïs Openda |
 RB Leipzig
|
€59.3M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Leão | 28-05-2025 | Report | |
| Jorrel Hato | 20-05-2025 | 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 |
E. Frankfurt
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Hugo Ekitiké (FRA) is a A mobile striker 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 poacher, A shadow striker and as A target man.
Hugo Ekitiké’s current transfer value is between €51.9M and €63.5M. His last transfer was from PSG to E. Frankfurt in 2024. E. Frankfurt paid PSG €16.5M for Hugo Ekitiké.
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