Why Chelsea are forward of Liverpool in Hugo Ekitike race

Chelsea are understood to steer Liverpool within the race for Hugo Ekitike this summer time.

Each Premier League outfits are in determined want of an offensive rehaul this summer time. The centre-forward place, specifically, is a key space on this regard.

While Christopher Nkunku’s common numbers have been removed from disappointing, the Blues seem to have each intention of parting with the 27-year-old.

Through which case, one in every of Europe’s most fun younger attackers in Ekitike may symbolize a smart funding.

Chelsea forward of Liverpool for Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool, in equity, have overcome steep odds fairly just lately of their battle with German giants Bayern for Florian Wirtz.

Extra to the purpose, it appears the Reds received’t baulk at Eintracht Frankfurt’s reported €100m [£84m] price ticket. That’s regardless of being ready to fork out in extra of £100m for Bayer Leverkusen’s generational expertise.

However in the interim, Christian Falk studies that Chelsea are in talks to signal Ekitike, and are firmly within the lead for that matter.

Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal had been beforehand thought of the highest favourites for Hugo Ekitiké. However the three-man competitors has now become a two-club battle,” the BILD reporter solely knowledgeable CaughtOffside.

“In the mean time, Chelsea, who certified for the Champions League in fourth place, maintain the perfect playing cards within the Ekitiké poker. Chelsea are already in dialogue with the participant’s aspect and will quickly get critical.

“However Liverpool are additionally nonetheless within the race, regardless of the upcoming file switch of Florian Wirtz.”

Darwin Nunez is yesterday’s information

It’s price taking into account that the Reds’ wants are arguably far larger than their Premier League rivals on the subject of the hanging division.

When it comes right down to the numbers, Nkunku truly hasn’t had a horrible season for Enzo Maresca’s males

In fact, Chelsea will, fairly fairly argue that solely three league objectives in 2024/25 (with 5 coming within the UEFA Convention League) is an abysmal file. Thoughts, Darwin Nunez’s file isn’t a lot better with 5 Premier League objectives this time period.

* Purpose contributions in all competitions within the 2024/25 season

Likewise, Liverpool will likely be keenly conscious of the truth that they’ve relied on the wings (and, specifically, Mo Salah) to stump up nearly all of their objectives in a title-winning marketing campaign.

There’s an pressing want for risk down the center, which Hugo Ekitike seems in a position to present. Actually, a charge of a purpose contribution each 107.20 minutes (from 34 purpose contributions in 48 video games) is an attention grabbing statistic in Bundesliga soccer.

The large query is whether or not this charge can neatly translate to life within the Premier League. To not point out whether or not or not Liverpool are ready to stay it out within the hopes of selecting up a stronger hand.

They might be developing in opposition to the champions, however Chelsea can nonetheless level to their Champions League qualification of their bid to safe Ekitike’s signature.