Liverpool and Chelsea in Race for €100m Ekitike: Transfer Rumors

- Liverpool and Chelsea are set to compete for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, with the Reds joining the race for the €100 million-rated player. Manchester City also eyeing Tijjani Reijnders. Get the latest transfer news here.

Liverpool and Chelsea Battle for Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool and Chelsea have emerged as contenders in the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, valued at €100 million. The 22-year-old player has been in impressive form, contributing to 33 goals in 47 matches this season. Reds manager Arne Slot is reportedly interested in securing the France youth international's signature, but they face competition from Chelsea.

Competition for Ekitike

Reports from Sky Sports Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg indicate that Liverpool is keen on Ekitike, who has garnered attention for his performance across all competitions. Chelsea is also in the running to acquire the talented forward, with Frankfurt expected to uphold their valuation before any deal is finalized.

Manchester City Eye Tijjani Reijnders

Meanwhile, Manchester City is in talks with AC Milan over midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. The 26-year-old Netherlands international, who scored 10 goals and provided four assists in Serie A last season, is reportedly excited about the prospect of joining Pep Guardiola's team. Negotiations are progressing well, with City presenting a substantial offer to secure Reijnders.

Other Transfer Rumors

Arsenal is considering a move for Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané, Atlético Madrid targets Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero, Chelsea secures Ipswich Town's Liam Delap, and Arsenal eyes RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko with an offer of £93 million.