EPL Showdown: Liverpool and Chelsea in £84m Transfer Battle for Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool are prepared to challenge Chelsea in the pursuit of Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.

The Bundesliga club values Ekitike at £84 million, and discussions have already begun.

Reds manager Arne Slot reportedly holds the French forward in high regard.

Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champions, are moving swiftly to secure their summer targets.

They’re nearing a deal for Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen and continue discussions over a potential £100m+ transfer for Frimpong’s teammate, Florian Wirtz.

Sky Germany has reported Chelsea’s interest in Wirtz, who has flourished since departing PSG, recently achieving his best goalscoring season by surpassing the 20-goal mark for the first time.

Although Frankfurt haven’t yet received an official bid, their sporting director Markus Krosche has indicated a willingness to let players go if they feel they’ve outgrown the club.