Arsenal Reclaims Lead in Race for Ekitike Despite Frankfurt €100m Valuation

Arsenal leads the chase for French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. German newspaper Bild reports the London club has agreed terms with the 23-year-old player. The Gunners made Ekitike their top target after talks broke down with other strikers. Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting Lisbon and Benjamin Šeško from Leipzig both proved difficult to secure. Arsenal shifted focus to the Frankfurt forward as their primary summer signing.

Eintracht Frankfurt demands 100 million euros for their star player. Arsenal faces a major challenge meeting this high price tag. The German club refuses to lower their asking price for Ekitike. Arsenal executives continue studying their financial options for the deal. The Premier League team knows Frankfurt will not accept a reduced offer.

Liverpool competes with Arsenal for Ekitike's signature. The Merseyside club has spoken with the player's agents about a possible move. Liverpool has not started official talks with Frankfurt management. Darwin Núñez's expected transfer to Napoli opens space for a new striker. The Reds plan to increase their efforts after completing other business.

Ekitike emerged as one of Europe's brightest young forwards last season. The French striker scored 22 goals across all competitions for Frankfurt. He also created 12 assists during his impressive campaign. His performances caught attention from multiple Premier League clubs. Arsenal believes Ekitike can solve their striker problems next season.
 

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