Chelsea ‘consider the transfer of Ekitike Sterk as Maresca a new striker on lines

Chelsea keeps an eye on Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike before the summer transfer window.

The blues hit their ticket to next season’s Champions League Nottingham Forest beat 1-0 On Sunday on City Ground, who sealed fourth place in the Premier League table.

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And the qualification of the West Londers for Europe’s Elite competence has given them a huge financial boost in terms of PSR flexibility for the summer market.

And according to The independentThe Prem Giants have discussed a movement for Ekitike, 22, which is very high on their wish list.

Chelsea Are actively looking for a striker to lead their attack in the Champions League and consider “strongly considering” the French star.

However, the side of Enzo Maresca will have to splash an astronomical fee with the attacker of approximately € 100 million (£ 83.9 million).

The Centrum-Forward shone this season clearly with Eintracht when he gained 22 goals and 12 assists in 48 performances.

The French Under-21 International joined Frankfurt in 2024 after a loan tint from Paris Saint-Germain in the past term.

Ekitike Has a total of 26 goals and 14 assists in 64 performances with the Bundesliga outfit.

However, Chelsea also keeps an eye on other options, such as Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres and Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap.

Sunsport revealed The London Giants are very large in Delap and are willing to meet his £ 30 million release clause.

The international under the 21 of England is also enthusiastic about a move to Stamford Bridge.

Peak In favor of a link with Chelsea Boss Marescawho was his academy coach at Manchester City.

The current recruitment director Joe Shields of the club also played an important role in Delap’s relocation from Derby to Man City’s Academy in 2019.

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