Chelsea have opened talks for Hugo Ekitike ahead of the possibility of signing two centre-forwards following the agreement for Liam Delap.
According to Caught Offside, Chelsea have opened talks with Hugo Ekitike and hope to find an agreement for the French striker. The move comes after the club reached an agreement for Liam Delap, as the Blues intend to add another centre-forward, with the Eintracht Frankfurt star their top target.
Chelsea have already begun addressing some of the problem areas in their squad, as they are moving rapidly in the market for top talent. The Blues are eager to build the squad to challenge for the Premier League and Champions League ahead of next season, as they are targetting a second striker signing in the coming period.
Following an agreement for Liam Delap with Ipswich Town, Chelsea have positioned themselves well for adding another striker in the mix. Such a move would cast doubts on the future of Nicolas Jackson, but that could be a subject for later.
Chelsea are interested in Hugo Eiktike, as they were already in talks for the forward. Eintracht Frankfurt reportedly valued the Frenchman at €100 million following a season in which he produced 34 goals and assists across all competitions.
Chelsea views Ekitike as a top summer target, which would drastically improve their attacking ranks ahead of a challenging season ahead. The Blues are already in talks for the 34 G/A Frenchman, as they will look to find a middle ground with Eintracht Frankfurt over the reported fee demand.
Chelsea hope to beat Liverpool for Hugo Ekitike
In a market that is short of top-quality strikers and top teams needing one, Chelsea will do an exceptional job in landing two names. In the race for Ekitike, they are not alone, as Liverpool are also in contact with the striker’s camp and could pursue a deal if the conditions are right.
Chelsea could position themselves strongly for the French attacker if they can convince him of a move to Stamford Bridge. They are hoping to beat the likes of Liverpool in this pursuit, as the race for Ekitike could heat up in the coming period.