LONDON, UK — Arsenal don don set their sight on Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike as dem look for alternative after dem fail to sign Newcastle superstar Alexander Isak. The Gunners wan solidify their attack after injuries don plague dem this season, and Ekitike, wey don score 19 goals so far this season, fit fill that gap.
Arsenal dey face tough competition from Premier League rivals like Manchester United and Chelsea, who all dey eye for new strikers this summer. Ekitike, wey be France Under-21 international, don shine since him move to Frankfurt from Paris Saint-Germain last summer on permanent basis after a loan spell. He don also contribute eight assists across all competitions.
“Hugo Ekitike dey one of the top talents dis season. Him performance against England U21 last Friday, where he bagged hat-trick, don prove say e sabi score,” one source close to the club talk. “Frankfurt go demand around £60 million for him, wey be considerably lower than Isak’s £150 million price tag,” e add.
Arsenal don struggle for goals this season, scoring 16 less than league leaders Liverpool, with only 53 goals to their name. Injuries to key players like Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka don force coach Mikel Arteta to use midfielders as makeshift strikers, which no dey help matters. “We need to reinforce our attacking line, no be wetin we go fit ignore again after our recent injuries,” Arteta talk.
As dem prepare for Europa League clash against Tottenham, Ekitike go get chance to show wetin e fit do against English teams and further attract suitors. Arsenal dey determined to avoid the mistakes of past transfer windows by making sure dem secure a top striker come this summer.
While Ekitike dey high on Arsenal’s list, clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United dey also interested in him, making the race very competitive. The future of players like Darwin Nunez and Harry Kane for Liverpool also dey uncertain, as clubs dey plan for possible player exits.
Industry experts don express say many clubs suppose look for alternatives like Ekitike because of the financial pressure surrounding transfers, especially with the expensive fees attached to players like Isak. “Hugo dey one of the few options wey clubs fit consider seriously. Many top teams need strikers, but dem fit no get the funds for players with outrageous fees,” one scout note.
As Arsenal prepare for a summer of strategic signings, it go be interesting to see if dem fit secure Ekitike or face stiff competition from rivals. The Gunners don set their target, and whoever dem eventually sign fit define their title challenge for the next season.
