Chelsea who can secure Champions League play next season in Sunday’s final round of the Premier League.
Manager Enzo Maresca is promised plenty of cash to shop for regardless of the result of Sunday’s games. Chelsea have set their sights on a new goalscorer and they have found one in Paris.
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Enzo Maresca’s side are on the hunt for a new number 9 in this transfer window, with added urgency because Nicolas Jackson is suspended for the opening game of the Premier League next season. The Blues were looking for a new striker anyway, but a red card for the Senegalese striker against Manchester United has increased the pressure on the Stamford Bridge club.
Ekitike on the
Chelsea radar One of the options Chelsea are now considering is former Paris Saint-Germain striker Hugo Ekitike, who now plays for Eintracht Frankfurt.
The 22-year-old scored 15 Bundesliga goals and 21 overall this season, and ended up among the league’s most effective attackers according to data analysis company SciSports. In addition, he recorded a total of 12 assists.
His impressive performances have led Frankfurt to now demand between €80-100 million for him, according to RMC Sport, although his estimated transfer value (ETV) stands at €57.7 million.
Chelsea, who want to buy anyway, could be in trouble after it became clear that Eintracht Frankfurt are in the Champins League while Chelsea are not secured.
PSG stand to earn well
Ekitike is “very high” on Chelsea’s wish list, which also includes Benjamin Šeško and Victor Osimhen.
One reason for Frankfurt’s high price is that PSG have retained a significant resale clause for the player, having sold him at a loss for 16.5 million euros a year ago – 12 million euros less than they originally paid.
But the Luis Enrique team can earn this and more if Chelsea complete a deal around the sums in question.
PSG have a 20% resale clause for Ekitike, who has also been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool after a brilliant season in Germany.
