Detailed view of the Chelsea club badge on the corner flag. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 24: Detailed view of the Chelsea club badge on the corner flag prior to The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Luton Town at Stamford Bridge on January 24, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Chelsea are interested in signing the Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike after securing Champions League qualification for the next season.
According to a report from the Independent, they are now actively pursuing a quality striker, and they have significant interest in the likes of Viktor Gyokeres and Liam Delap as well. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea can sign a quality goal scorer this summer.
Chelsea will face competition from Arsenal and Manchester United for the likes of Gyokeres and Delap, therefore, they are extensively discussing a move for Ekitike. The Frenchman has been linked with Liverpool as well.
Ekitike has been in fine form
The 22-year-old has been outstanding in the Bundesliga, scoring 22 goals in all competitions. He has 12 assists to his name as well. Apart from his ability to score goals, he is exceptional when it comes to taking on defenders and beating them with his pace and flair. He could add a new dimension to the Chelsea attack. He is versatile enough to cooperate as the centre forward as well as a wide player.
The opportunity to join Chelsea can be quite exciting for the player as well. He will want to compete in the Champions League with a big club, and Chelsea are certainly one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
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