“Liverpool Fans on High Alert: Major Transfer Talks Set to Unfold This Saturday Evening”
“Liverpool fans on edge: Crucial transfer talks unfold on Saturday evening”
Chelsea are reportedly intensifying their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike this summer. While Liverpool were also linked with interest in the Eintracht Frankfurt forward, it’s evident that Arne Slot’s side is focusing on negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz.
Prioritizing the German international, often hailed as a generational talent in world football, seems justified. However, this approach might risk the Reds losing out on the Bundesliga striker.
Chelsea engage in talks with Hugo Ekitike’s representatives
On Friday, Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg revealed that Chelsea were making strong efforts to secure a deal for Hugo Ekitike.
The Blues’ determination seems unwavering, as RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins has confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that negotiations are still actively underway.
❗️🔵 Chelsea are still considering signing Hugo Ekitike this summer and negotiations ongoing with player's camp.
🔹A meeting took place between the two parties in recent days.
🔹Contact has therefore not been broken off, even though the deal has not progressed.
➡️ Frankfurt… pic.twitter.com/ZJBMfxp5gs— Fabrice Hawkins (@FabriceHawkins) June 7, 2025
Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly set a €100m (£84.3m) price tag on their star forward, following an impressive 2024/25 season in which he recorded 22 goals and 12 assists across 48 matches in all competitions.
The striker remains under contract with the club until the summer of 2029.
Liverpool Hold the Advantage of Time
Frankfurt is well within their rights to demand a premium for a striker of Hugo Ekitike’s caliber, especially given his contract still has four years remaining.
While Chelsea’s urgency to secure a top forward is understandable—even verging on desperate—it seems unlikely they’ll make significant progress before the June 10 deadline.
This scenario should provide Liverpool with enough breathing room to finalize the details of a potential move for Ekitike, including whether the transfer depends on player sales.
Key Summer Transfer Window Dates
Provisional Closure: Tuesday, June 10, at 7pm [BST] ahead of the Club World Cup.
Full Reopening: Monday, June 16, through Monday, September 1.